A Massachusetts man was in trouble with the law after he showed up at an elementary school dressed as a Stormtrooper, complete with blaster.

According to the Salem Daily News, George Cross was seen at Brickett Elementary School in Lynn, Mass. last week as school was getting ready to dismiss for the day.

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The principal noticed Cross, and called police, despite the fact she thought the gun was plastic.

As the police department spokesman told the paper, "the way things are today, you can't have that."

Dismissal was delayed as police arrested Cross.

He was charged with disturbing a school and loitering within 1,000 feet of a school.

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