Teen with ghost guns lied about robbery: SBSD

A 14-year-old boy was arrested Thursday after he allegedly faked a theft and was present in possession of two ghost weapons and an unlawful high-capacity journal, in keeping with the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Division.

The boy, whose title was not launched, advised his dad and mom and police that he had been threatened by somebody with a gun, and that individual, who had stolen cash from him, was outdoors the household’s residence within the 11800 block of Linden Road in unincorporated Bloomington, the Sheriff’s Division stated in a information launch.

When deputies arrived on the residence at about 11:30 a.m., they discovered a automobile that matched the outline supplied within the name for assist and “accomplished a high-risk visitors cease,” the discharge stated.

Nonetheless, there was not an armed robber contained in the automobile, the Sheriff’s Division stated.

“By investigation, deputies decided the 14-year-old stole from his household and supplied the cash to different individuals. The alleged theft and threats have been decided to be unfounded,” officers added.

Deputies additionally discovered that the 14-year-old had in his possession two ghost weapons — firearms and not using a serial quantity, stopping them from being traced — and “an illegal high-capacity journal,” in keeping with the discharge.

The teenager was arrested, cited and launched to his dad and mom, in keeping with the Sheriff’s Division.

Anybody with info is requested to contact the Fontana Sheriff’s Station at 909-356-6767.

Callers wishing to stay nameless could contact the We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78CRIME (27463) or go to wetip.com.