Police: Man flashed ‘gang signs,' BB gun at Taco Bell in Blair County
BLAIR COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Logan Township Police Department is investigating an incident that happened on Thursday at the Taco Bell on Plank Road.
According to officers, on Feb. 20 at around 6:30 p.m. a victim called 911 to report that a male was sitting in the passenger seat of a vehicle, was wearing a bandana, using 'gang signs' and pointing a firearm at them.
The Logan Township Police Department said that they investigated the incident and have identified the suspect. They added that the gun used in the incident was a BB gun that resembled a Glock.
The Altoona Police Department, the Tyrone Borough Police Department and Blair County Communications all helped in the investigation.
Logan Township officers said that the investigation is still underway and more information will be released when it is available.
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