The Cobourg Police have charged a youth after receiving a report of a person brandishing a weapon.
On Friday the 16th of March, 2018, at approximately 8:50 pm, police responded to the Cobourg Community Centre for a report of a youth in possession of a knife. No one was injured in the incident and there is no threat to public safety.
As a result of the police investigation the youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was arrested and charged with Assault with a weapon, Uttering Threats, Weapons Dangerous, and Carrying a Concealed Weapon under the Criminal Code. The Youth was released on a Promise to Appear and Officer in Charge Undertaking with conditions
Any questions may be directed to the Cobourg Police Service by calling 905-372-6821.
The Cobourg Police Service encourages everyone to report any suspicious or criminal activity: Cobourg Police Service: 905-372-2243 or Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477
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