Man charged after revealing fake pistol during Auckland mall incident
A man allegedly displayed a fake weapon at Lynn Mall and left with a stolen hoodie, leading police to discover other items.
Police were called to Lynn Mall in New Lynn after a man told staff he had a weapon. The man allegedly lifted his top to reveal what appeared to be a pistol in his waistband before walking out with a stolen hoodie. The discovery led to police finding a BB gun and methamphetamine, with two people now facing charges.
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Fake pistol allegedly flashed during Auckland mall shoplifting
Police were called to LynnMall in New Lynn about 7pm on Thursday after security staff reported a man had told workers he was not shoplifting but had a weapon.
NZ Herald
Man facing charges after revealing fake weapon lodged in waistband to staff at LynnMall shop
Police received a call after man allegedly told staff he had a weapon.
1News
Man allegedly reveals fake pistol in his waistband to Auckland mall staff
A fake pistol complaint at Lynn Mall led police to a stolen hoodie, a BB gun and methamphetamine being found, with two people now facing charges.
RNZ
Man allegedly uses plastic BB gun to steal from Lynn Mall store
The man lifted his top to reveal the handle of what was reported to be a pistol sitting in his waist band and then walked out of the store with a hoodie without paying for it.