A man with a fake gun was taken into custody at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and River Circle Drive by Santa Clarita Sheriff’s deputies Monday afternoon, said an official with the station.

Motorists traveling near near Sierra Highway, at the intersection of Soledad Canyon Road and River Circle Drive, called the sheriff’s station to report the man around 2 p.m.

“Traffic was halted temporarily as deputies took him safely into custody,” said Lt. Byran Aguilera

The incident was reported by multiple people.

“Passerby’s saw a male adult with a firearm tucked into his waistband,” said Aguilera, who confirmed that deputies took the man into custody.

After being detained, it was determined that the firearm was only a replica.

“It ended up being a replica firearm, with a red cap,” Aguilera said. “He was warned and advised (by deputies).”

Nobody was injured or arrested during this incident.