Ottawa Police arrested a man after he was seen allegedly trying to break into mailboxes.

Police say they were called to Ivylea Street around 1:00am this morning where neighbours saw a suspicious man near a community mailbox.

When approached by a community member, the man pulled out a gun and threatened the person, but then ran away.

A short while later around 3:30am, he was again seen allegedly trying to pry open a community mailbox.

Police arrived and after a short foot chase arrested the man.

Police say 19-year-old Cory Dias of Ottawa is now facing the following charges:

* Use Imitation Firearm Commission of Offence

* Possession Weapon Dangerous

* Mischief Under $5000

* Theft of Mail

* Attempt Theft of Mail

* Possession of Break-in Tools

Dias was scheduled to appear in court today.