Boulder police have arrested two people who reportedly were loading a gun on the Pearl Street Mall Monday afternoon.

Boulder police spokswoman Shannon Aulabaugh said police received a call about a man in a mask who appeared to be loading a handgun outside Lindsay’s Deli, 1148 Pearl St., at 1:51 p.m. Monday.

Officers responded and took two men into custody at the scene. Police did find a handgun in their possession, and believe both men handled the weapon but do not know what their intentions were.

Both men, who have not yet been named by police, were taken to the Boulder County Jail and face charges of possession of a weapon by a convicted felon and disorderly conduct.

Aulabaugh said police do not believe there is a threat to the public at this time.