There were some tense moments for residents in Midhurst as police responded to a weapons call on Tuesday in the area of Finlay Mill Road.

Police conducted a search on the ground and in the air for the man they say was to be considered ‘armed and dangerous.’

A gas station attendant says he saw the suspect carrying a gun in the bushes behind the Husky Gas Station on Bayfield Street.

 “He saw me and dropped it.  I went to take a look, it was, like, two rifles,” said Shaje Satku.

Police say they seized two firearms. They believe the guns were stolen from a nearby home.

“We had a number of break and enters in the area,” said OPP Const. Gilles Dorion.

Residents had been asked to lock their doors and remain inside during the police search.

The suspect was eventually spotted hiding in a backyard by a homeowner on Finlay Mill Road.

Police say he was arrested after a short foot chase.  According to police, he was not armed at that time.

The 36-year-old suspect has been charged with more than 20 offences.

Police learned of other break and enters in the area and say they are investigating whether the suspect is connected. 

The accused was scheduled to appear in bail court on Wednesday.

The police continue to investigate.