15-year-old arrested for gun store burglary in Burlington County

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Friday, March 15, 2024
15-year-old arrested for gun store burglary in Burlington County

MARLTON, New Jersey (WPVI) -- A teenager has been arrested in connection with the brazen burglary of a gun store in Burlington County.

He was allegedly part of a group of thieves who broke into Urban Tactical Firearms in Marlton on February 26.

Police say they were able to identify the 15-year-old as a suspect by evidence recovered from the stolen vehicle used in the crime.

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Authorities have also tied the 15-year-old to a series of smoke store burglaries in New Jersey.

Investigators continue to search for more suspects and two of the five stolen guns.

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