NSW Police provided an image of the gun that allegedly fell from the man’s pants. Photo: NSW Police.
A Wagga Wagga man will face court after police allegedly discovered he was carrying a firearm while shoplifting from a supermarket.
Police allege the 36-year-old attended a supermarket on Gurwood Street at about 3:30 pm on Wednesday (17 June).
The man allegedly selected a number of items from store shelves and attempted to conceal them in his shorts. During the incident, a firearm allegedly dislodged from his pants and fell onto the floor.
Police allege the man picked up the firearm and left the store without paying for the items, while carrying the weapon in full view of members of the public.
Following inquiries, officers attached to Riverina Police District executed a search warrant at a Beckwith Street home at about 3 pm on Thursday.
The 36-year-old was arrested and taken to Wagga Wagga Police Station.
He was charged with possessing an unauthorised firearm, possessing an unregistered unauthorised pistol in a public place and shoplifting.
Police seized the firearm and the items allegedly stolen from the supermarket.
The man was refused bail.
Gary Delpiano exactly! I’m happy to pay for my meal and drinks, but I have no desire to pay for… View