LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — UPDATE (March 7): Police took the juvenile into custody around 10:00 a.m. on March 7 inside the bathroom of the Giant Foods Store in the 500 block of Centerville Rd. in East Hempfield Township.
Authorities said he was not in possession of the stolen gun at the time he was taken into custody, and the investigation into the situation is ongoing.
PREVIOUSLY: Northern Lancaster County Regional police are searching for a 15-year-old runaway who allegedly stole a handgun from his grandmother.
The juvenile stole the loaded gun from a safe in the home, according to the reporting party.
Officers say that due to past compliance requirements and failure to meet those standards, a detainer is now active for the teen upon his apprehension and arrest.
He will not be identified due to his age.
