ARMED police and a helicopter scoured a quiet area of Dunmow yesterday afternoon after a teenager was seen with a gun in the waistband of his trousers.
Essex Police dispatched the force's helicopter and armed officers to Poplars, a quiet cul-de-sac in Great Dunmow on Thursday, January 24, after they got the call at 3.50pm.
Despite fears from local residents, police said they had received no reports of the weapon being brandished or used.
A force spokesman said: "The man in question is described as white, 5ft 9ins tall, aged approximately 15, of skinny build, wearing a grey tracksuit with his face partially covered with a scarf.
"Police are aware of residents concerns in the area and have increase high visibility patrols."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at Dunmow on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
↧