Suspicious man points toy gun at Brantford businesses and security cameras

Brantford police are hoping to identify a man who was spotted pointing a toy gun at several businesses and security cameras on Tuesday.

Police say the suspicious male was seen walking around buildings in the downtown core around 1 p.m.

He was wearing a trench coat, cowboy style hat, black pants, black shoes, black sunglasses, a red scarf over his face and was carrying a toy gun, similar to a Nerf gun. He is described as white, five-foot-ten, with a medium build.

Anyone with information that could help police identify this person is asked to contact 519-756-7050.