Kitchener man charged after imitation gun seized

A Kitchener man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation. (X/@WRPSToday)

A 33-year-old Kitchener man is facing several charges after police said he was spotted carrying what appeared to be a handgun Friday night.

Waterloo Regional Police said officers were called to the area of Weber Street North and Victoria Street North around 10 p.m. for reports of a man with a black handgun.

Police said the weapon was determined to be an imitation firearm. No injuries were reported.

The man is charged with carrying a concealed weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and breach of probation.