Apr 08, 2023

Kan. teen arrested after parent found stolen gun in his room

Posted Apr 08, 2023 12:00 AM

ATCHISON COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a teen in connection with a stolen gun.

On April 5, the parent of a 15-year-boy in Atchison spoke to a police officer after she found a handgun in the boy's room at their home, according to Police Chief Mike Wilson.

Police recovered the gun and determined that it had been reported stolen in July 2022. Police arrested the teen and later released him to a parent, according to Wilson.