Gun Stolen From Car in Manchester
Police said a handgun was stolen from an unlocked car in Manchester.
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The following information was supplied by the Manchester Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction where an arrest was made.
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Manchester Police tell Patch, the gun was reported stolen Sept. 3 from the 1600 block of Country Hill Lane.
Detectives are investigating the theft, after the handgun disappeared from an unlocked vehicle overnight. According to authorities, the gun was not in a gun case, and there is no law requiring people to lock up their guns.
Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Manchester Police Department at 636-527-9200.
Anonymous tips can be made to the St. Louis Regional CrimeStoppers at 866-317-TIPS (8477).
*Please contact Local Editor Gabrielle Biondo with any questions regarding the above report.
Non-sense all around me
3:07 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012
What exactly is the law in Missouri for driving with a gun?
Gabrielle Biondo
5:06 pm on Thursday, September 13, 2012
Not sure, but will ask police and let you know what I hear back.
Gabrielle Biondo
10:30 am on Friday, September 14, 2012
Police tell me, if you have to have a conceal carry permit a gun can be with you in your car and it doesn't need to be locked.
http://www.usacarry.com/missouri_concealed_carry_permit_information.html