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Rancho Santa Margarita, CA Calif. – On
Wednesday, January 27, 2016, an Orange County Sheriff’s Department deputy
assigned to the Southwest Operations Division’s Aliso Viejo Station lost his AR-15 patrol rifle, according to Lt. Jeff
Hallock. Numerous resources including reserve deputies, bloodhounds and
investigative personnel immediately began a search of the area in and around
the station as well as retracing the streets he drove on.
AR-15 Rifle Information: Colt (Semi-Auto Only) AR15,
.223 Caliber, 20” Barrel, Black in color, Serial Number: A0091856, contained in
a black nylon rifle bag, with 3 loaded magazines. Weapon did not have any
attachments such as optics or lights. Only standard rifle sights.
On the evening of Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at
approximately 7 p.m., the deputy was preparing his equipment to go in service
for his assigned shift. At some point, he placed the rifle on the trunk
of the patrol vehicle; however, became distracted and drove off before securing
it in his vehicle. At approximately 3:15 a.m., the deputy realized the
rifle was unaccounted for and an immediately search began.
The deputy indicated that he drove on several
streets in both the cities of Aliso Viejo and Laguna Hills; however, was unable
to pinpoint a specific location where the rifle may have been lost. The
active search for the weapon continues utilizing all available resources.
Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Orange County Crime Stoppers at 855-TIP-OCCS (855-847-6227
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