2022-05-14: Teen Arrested for Loaded Gun and Stolen Car at Trumbull Mall
From: Town Of Trumbull
May 16, 2022
A 17-year-old teenager was arrested Thursday night, May 12, when he discarded a loaded gun while running from police who were investigating a stolen car at the Westfield Trumbull Mall.
At about 9:30 p.m., Trumbull Police officers located an unoccupied Infinity SUV that was parked at the mall which had been reported stolen to the Darien Police Department on May 11. As officers were investigating the circumstances regarding the stolen vehicle, the teen exited the mall and walked towards the stolen car. When the teen saw the officers, he ran from the area with officers chasing behind. As the teen was running, he reached into his waistband and threw a handgun into the bushes nearby. The teen was captured after a brief foot pursuit and was found to have the key to the stolen Infiniti in his possession.
Police then recovered the loaded handgun and were working to trace its origin to identify the true owner. No injuries were reported by any of those involved.
The teen was transported to the Trumbull Police Headquarters where he was charged with Larceny 1st degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Carrying a Pistol without a Permit, and Interfering with an Officer.
He was later released to the custody of his mother (per protocol) on a promise to appear in Bridgeport Juvenile Court on May 23, 2022.