Crime & Safety
Falsely Reported Hostage Incident Prompts Police Response: Report
Stonington police said an alleged hostage incident at a Mystic dealership turned out to be falsely reported.
STONINGTON, CT — Stonington police said an alleged hostage incident at a Mystic dealership turned out to be falsely reported, according to the New London Day. The incident occurred Tuesday around 4 p.m., police said.
According to the Day, police said officers rushed to Brustolon Buick GMC on Route 1 after it was reported someone had walked into the dealership with a gun and ordered people to get on the ground. Police evacuated the building but soon discovered the report was false, police said.
Police said the man who made the false report was apparently suffered from dementia and truly believed the incident had occurred, according to the Day. Police said the man was not charged.
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