Police say they have arrested a man in connection with an incident in downtown Brantford. (Brantford police)

Police have arrested a man dressed as The Shadow who was allegedly pointing a toy gun at security cameras in downtown Brantford on Tuesday.

​The man was seen walking around businesses and buildings around 1 p.m., wearing the pulp icon's distinctive red scarf, hat and coat combo. The character's roots stretch all the way back to the 1930s, where he was popularized in a series of novels and radio plays.

Police say the man was pointing a toy Nerf gun at security cameras, offices, and a City of Brantford employee.

Investigators announced Wednesday afternoon that a man has been arrested in connection with the case.

A 36-year-old Brantford man is now facing charges of criminal harassment and breach of recognizance.

Const. Shane Seibert of Brantford police told CBC News that investigators were looking for the man specifically because he was pointing the toy gun at cameras.

"What he's dressed as isn't the primary concern, it's his behaviour and the fact that he was trying to conceal himself," Seibert said.