Cordons were put in place after a person was reported to be holding a firearm in the area. Image / Google Maps
A man brandishing a BB gun has sparked a police call out in East Auckland.
A Police spokesperson said they received a report of a person holding what was believed to be a firearm in the Ellerslie area just after 1.30pm.
Following police inquiries, the man was located at an
address nearby in Strong St, in St Johns.
Police staff, including the Eagle helicopter, responded to the area and cordons were put in place as a precaution.
Police approached the address and spoke with a man without incident, the spokesperson said.
