A man openly carrying a gun caused the evacuation of a Giant supermarket in York County Sunday, according to media reports.

Northeastern Regional Police responded at 4:11 p.m. to the store at 205 Glen Drive in Manchester, where they were told a man had an "assault rifle,” FOX43 reported. A shopper had reported the weapon to managers who contacted police. When the man entered the bathroom, the store was evacuated.

Once it was discovered the man had a permit to carry the gun, patrons were able to return to the store. The evacuation was lifted within an hour, according to YDR.

The man carrying the gun was not arrested or charged with any crime.

Earlier this month, several nationwide retailers announced their customers are not allowed to carry guns in their stores. Among them were several grocery stores, including Walmart, The Fresh Market, Kroger, and Wegmens.

We respectfully request that customers not bring firearms in our stores even if permitted by applicable state and local laws. — GIANT Food Stores (@GiantFoodStores) September 24, 2019

Giant Food Stores was asked its position on patrons being allowed to carry guns in their stores on social media.

Giant’s response: "We respectfully request that customers not bring firearms in our stores even if permitted by applicable state and local laws.”

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