Armed police were at a property in Rangiora tonight.
People commented on social media that the police Eagle helicopter was circling the Rangiora and Kaiapoi area.
A witness said police cordoned off a house in the area of the intersection of Charles and Newnham streets.
Police said they attended a Rangiora address after a report of suspicious activity at around 7.20pm.
Police located a toy gun at the address. No further action was required.
