MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (DC News Now) -- A juvenile was arrested in downtown Silver Spring after being found with a loaded AR pistol following a theft at CVS.

According to the Montgomery County Department of Police (MCPD) Commander, officers responded to a theft at the CVS in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue on Sunday evening.

Once on the scene, officers spotted the suspect, who tried to evade officers.

During the arrest, police found an AR pistol in the juvenile's backpack. Police said the "ghost gun" was privately made with no serial numbers and was loaded with .223 ammo.

The suspect's age has not been released. The police department's 3rd District Commander noted that further decisions will be determined by the Department of Juvenile Services.

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