A man casually strolling with weapons in a local mall will turn heads and alarm people who are hoping for a peaceful shopping experience.
There was a man who was seen holding weapons at the University Mall in South Burlington, Vermont. Security guards saw the suspect on surveillance cameras and notified police officers who searched the area. They were unable to track down the man.
Cops sought the public for support in finding the man who was last spotted with two swords and a handgun in the mall parking area. After seeing the police statement, people were under the impression that the man was fully loaded to do some serious damage.
In an unexpected turn of events, the public notice surprised the man who was caught off guard when he saw his picture in the media. He contacted the investigators directly to sort out matters.
His version of running errands was picking up weapons. According to his statement, he legally purchased the swords and pistol gun from a store located in the mall. His claim was confirmed by the store employee.
Source: https://www.wcax.com/2022/11/16/police-asking-publics-help-identifying-man-seen-umall/