Man walks into Auckland's LynnMall with toy gun

  • 30/04/2024
LynnMall.
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A man has been arrested for allegedly walking in to Auckland's LynnMall with a toy gun.

Reports were received about a man entering the mall with what was believed to be a gun at about 10:40am, a police statement said.

Officers "immediately deployed to the area, located the man and took him into custody without further incident", the statement added.

"We have located a toy gun in his possession."

The statement said the man was possibly facing charges.

"Police are satisfied that this incident has been resolved and there is no ongoing danger to the public.

"We are considering charges for the arrested man."

Newshub.