Longview Police: Man Tries to Rob Store Using Toy Gun

LONGVIEW — A robbery suspect who reportedly used a toy gun has been taken into custody by Longview police. Shortly before 12:15 Saturday morning, officers responded to an armed subject call at the Wal-Mart 2440 Gilmer Road. When officers arrived, witnesses told them a man later identified as Juquin Daniel Gallardo, 20, of Gladewater, attempted to break the glass to gain access into the store’s pharmacy. According to reports, when he was unsuccessful at breaking the glass, he took out what appeared to be a handgun and pointed it at two different clerks.

Gallardo allegedly demanded the keys to the pharmacy. However, the store clerks did not have access to the pharmacy keys. Police say upon further investigation it was determined the gun was actually a toy gun. Gallardo was arrested for robbery and transported to the Gregg County Jail without further incident.