Winnipeg police are searching for a lost Taser cartridge they say could be dangerous to the public.

Police said it got dislodged from an officer's belt in the St. James area on Sunday.

The Taser itself wasn't lost.

Police said the cartridge could pose a risk if it was to be picked up by someone and carried in a pocket.

A build-up of static energy could activate the cartridge, causing the probes to be propelled.

If you find it, you're asked to call police immediately, at 986-6222.