Arrest made as police evacuate Ottawa's Rideau Centre

Ottawa police say one person is in police custody after they were called to an incident at the Rideau Centre mall.

People inside themall saypolice told them to leave early Tuesday afternoon.

Sources tell CBC News police recovered an imitation firearm after responding to a shoplifting call. Police also tweeted Tuesdayone person was in custody and the operation continues.

The mall reopened later Tuesday afternoon and police said the investigation is ongoing.

The mall had justreopened Tuesdayfor the first timesince closing Jan. 29 due to the occupation of the city's downtowncore.