3 Teens Nabbed In Mercer, After Stealing Over 20 Guns In PA: Officials

MERCER COUNTY, NJ — Following a long police pursuit, three teens were apprehended in Mercer County on Tuesday, after they burglarized a gun shop in Langhorne, P.A., authorities said.

The incident happened at the LugarMan gun store on the 1800 block of East Old Lincoln Highway early Tuesday morning, according to Police Detective Lt. Steve Forman of Middletown Township, P.A.

Police responded to an alarm at the business and saw a vehicle pulling out.

After failing to stop, the teenagers led police on a pursuit that also involved Falls Township, P.A. police, who used a tire deflation device to disable the vehicle, Forman said.

"That was successful," he said. "We saw smoke coming out from the vehicle."

After the vehicle drove over the Calhoun Street Bridge, it crashed into a pole. The teens then fled on foot, Forman said.

Police set up a containment area and Trenton Police spent an hour where they were able to catch three teenagers. Police were still seeking two others in the crime, Forman said.

More than 20 guns were recovered.

"It's a huge win to make the arrest and to recover all of the guns," Forman said.

He said the gun shop is well known as a custom gun manufacturer, especially with the classic German Lugars, and gun restoration and antique business.

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