Man in Stormtrooper Costume With Fake Rifle

Police are on scene investigating a report of a man with a gun.

Incident reported at Glendale Blvd & Silver Lake Boulevard.

An LAPD air unit overhead advises a man wearing a uniform is armed with what appears to be a rifle.

The man is complying with the air unit's orders and has laid down his rifle.

Police describe the man as wearing a Star Wars Stormtrooper costume.

Police are establishing a perimeter while they detain the man.

Police are having difficulty taking the man into custody due to the bulkiness of his Stormtrooper costume.

Officers advise no additional units are needed.