Teenager charged in attempted New London robbery
New London — Police have charged a 15-year-old boy with pulling a BB gun on an unspecified number of victims during an attempted robbery about 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Police said the teenager threatened the victims near 35 Gov. Winthrop Blvd., then left the scene. Officers found and detained the teenager, while a K-9 team found the BB gun allegedly used in the confrontation.
Police charged the teenager with carrying a dangerous weapon, first-degree threatening, second-degree reckless endangerment and breach of peace.
Court information was not available. Most juvenile matters cases in Connecticut are confidential.
The investigation is active.
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