Woodstock police locate wanted man

Robert Tyler Pearson, 26, is seen in this photos released by the Woodstock Police Service.

A 26-year-old Stratford man has been arrested less than a week after Woodstock police put out a public call for assistance to find him.

Officials say Robert Tyler Pearson was arrested in Woodstock and is being held pending a court appearance.

On Friday, police had asked for public help to locate the man, who was wanted in connection with weapons offences and was believed to possibly be armed.

No additional details on the charges were released to protect the identity of the victim.