CARBONDALE – Carbondale Police are investigating a retail theft that was reported at a business located in the 1700 block of West Main Street in Carbondale Monday.

Police went to the business just before 5:30 p.m. and learned during their investigation that a juvenile male stole firearms related items from the business. Store employees apprehended the juvenile. The juvenile was found to be in possession of a firearm at the time of apprehension. Officers arrested the juvenile.

After consulting with the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, the juvenile was released to a family member.

Anyone with information about the incident should contact Carbondale Police at 618-549-2121.