Burnaby SFU campus evacuated following reports of man carrying replica gun
BURNABY (NEWS 1130) – A 19-year-old man has been arrested for carrying a replica gun at the SFU Burnaby campus.
Police were called Tuesday afternoon after getting reports of a man carrying a gun, who was believed to be wearing clothing with a police crest.
Several RCMP units were sent to the campus, and parts of the university where the man was last seen were cleared out.
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Police were eventually able to find the suspect and arrest him without incident.
The man was apparently carrying a replica firearm, and a ball cap with the RCMP logo on it when he was arrested.
According to SFU, there is no security threat and the campus is secure.
