SILVER SPRING, Md. — A 15-year-old was arrested Sunday in connection to an attempted shoplifting in downtown Sliver Spring.

On Sept. 21, officers from Montgomery County's third district were sent to a CVS in the 800 block of Wayne Avenue in downtown Silver Spring for reports of shoplifting. When they arrived at the store a teenager attempted to run away from officers, but was eventually caught near Ellsworth Drive.

Police found a loaded AR pistol with .223 ammo and no serial numbers in the teen's backpack. Police later determined that the AR pistol turned out to be a ghost gun. The teen was taken to the Third District Station, where he was charged with illegal possession of a firearm and other related charges. Investigation is still ongoing and will be handled by the Department of Juv

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