BSO: Man attempting burglary stopped by toy gun

Woman scares off Roland Stuart with toy gun

DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. – A woman scared off a burglary suspect with a toy gun Monday, according to the Broward Sheriff's Office.

According to the police report, the victim was woken up by her barking dog at her Deerfield Beach home. She saw Roland Stuart in her bedroom, looking at her. 

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The victim told police she screamed "I have a gun!" as she reached for her son's toy handgun, according to BSO. Stuart ran out of her bedroom as she called police. He was later arrested.

Stuart was charged with burglary of an occupied dwelling.