MORGAN HILL – A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of flashing a handgun and threatening a Morgan Hill Target employee who tried to stop him for shoplifting, police said.
The incident was reported around 7:45 p.m. Monday at the store at 1061 Cochrane Road, the Morgan Hill Police Department said in a statement Friday.
A loss prevention employee reportedly saw the teen leave the store without paying for several items. When confronted, the teen “displayed a handgun and made threatening statements,” police said. The employee backed off and let the teen leave.
Officers later identified the teen and arrested him during a traffic stop Thursday. A search warrant was also served at the teen’s home in Morgan Hill. Detectives found several of the stolen items, as well as firearms and drugs, police said.
The teen was booked into Santa Clara County Juvenile Hall on charges of robbery, unlawful possession of a firearm, possession of a controlled substance and possession of brass knuckles.
Anyone with information related to the case can contact Morgan Hill police Detective Adrian Sapien at 669-253-4995 or adrian.sapien@morganhill.ca.gov, or 800-222-TIPS (8477).
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