Danville Police Officers responded to the 1100 block of N. Vermilion Street on Tuesday evening after receiving an anonymous report that a man inside of a business had a firearm. A description of the person was given to police officers who were able to locate the person who was identified as a 15-year-old male. The juvenile attempted to run away from officers and was eventually detained. Officers recovered a stolen handgun in the possession of the subject. He was charged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, obstructing and resisting a police officer, possession of a stolen firearm, and aggravated battery to a police officer.

The Danville Police Department  officials say they would like to thank the public for seeing something and saying something. They appreciate the confidence given when safety issues such as this are reported.