WYOMING, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has updates on an attempted robbery that led to a chase in Luzerne County. It happened Monday night, and police say one of the weapons used in the incident was nearly identical to that of a real firearm.
Wyoming Area Regional Police are actively searching for the driver of the vehicle they say was used in the chase Monday night.
Police say she and four boys approached another boy at Morris Park in West Pittston on Monday.
One of the weapons used very closely resembled that of a real firearm.
A Glock 19 styled BB gun, almost identical to that of the firearm Wyoming Area Regional Police Chief Turner carries, police say, was held to a boy's head and stomach in Morris Park in West Pittston Monday night.
"Very similar. Exactly, to be honest with you. Stamped with the serial number, imprinted with the Glock 19 on the slide. The only difference was the air cartridge in the magazine holder instead of a magazine," Chief Turner explained.
According to police, two of the five people who approached the young boy had guns. The one that was seized by police was in the hands of a teenager.
One of them allegedly searched the victims' pockets and asked the value of the victims' belongings.
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Police say that's when the boy took off on a bike and the chase began.
A young female was allegedly driving the SUV.
"I'm glad that the officer located the handgun before it went down the wrong road," Chief Turner added.
Investigators also say at the park, a third man pulled out a knife.
After the suspects were captured by police, all five were taken into custody.
Police charged 19-year-old John Williams of Wyoming with aggravated assault, attempted robbery, and other related offenses.
"The playgrounds are there for the children to play. If you bring this nonsense and this, it's not going to be tolerated," Chief Turner continued.
Police say the other three boys involved are juveniles.
Chief Turner says they will be petitioned, and he anticipates making more arrests.
