Teen found with AK-47 at Ohio park after tip from resident

A concerned citizen helped officers arrest a 16-year-old who was allegedly carrying an AK-47 and tools related to car theft at an Ohio park last week.

The Whitehall Division of Police was called to John Bishop Park after a resident reported a group of four teens smoking marijuana and talking about guns, our news partners WBNS-10 TV reported.

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Upon arrival, officers found a 16-year-old with an AK-47, a magazine loaded with 26 rounds of ammunition, and tools police said were connected to stealing cars.

The teen was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possessing criminal tools, WBNS-10 TV reported

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