Strike Force Viper has arrested a 51-year-old male following reports of an armed person at a shopping centre on Hartley Street this morning.

The Joint Emergency Services Communication Centre received reports around 9am that security observed a male allegedly walking around the area armed with a knife. 

CCTV operators identified the male near a bank on Gregory Terrace.

The male allegedly did not follow directions from attending members and produced a knife. One member deployed their taser and the male was arrested, before being conveyed to hospital for assessment. 

He has since been conveyed to the watchhouse where he is expected to be charged later today. 

Strike Force Viper continue to investigate and anyone with information is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.