The San Angelo Police Department is warning citizens that guns are being stolen from vehicles and ending up in the wrong hands, said a press release today.
“Although most gun owners are responsible, the decision to leave a gun in your vehicle can have major consequences,” said the release.
SAPD officials said that stolen guns are often sold and traded for drugs, used in robberies or other violent crimes.
“Since January 2016, 45 guns have been reported stolen from vehicles and, in most cases, there was no forced entry. That’s 45 guns in the hands of criminals,” stated the release.
SAPD officers want to remind citizens that gun safety isn’t just how citizens handle the weapon; it’s also how they store it. Removing guns from vehicles entirely, or securing them safely in a trunk or lock box, can help prevent firearms from ending up in the wrong hands.
SAPD is asking for the community to work together to prevent this issue and to promote responsible gun ownership for a safer community.
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I reported a gun to San Angelo PD a approx. 5 years ago that had been stolen and I told them who had it because they were seen with it but did they do anything....Nope they didn't, I was informed that they had more important things to do other than go to the apartment that was just down the street from the house it was stolen from. I also informed the Investigator that one of the guns that were stolen at the same time was used to kill someone and dumped. I had hoped that they would get the gun away from the criminals before someone else got hurt but they didn't. Guess I didn't have the right last name to get them to do something.
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PermalinkOne must wonder. Yeah, I had a car and wallet stolen a few years back, by an outstanding specimen of an "informant". They tossed my keys somewhere, burned holes in the upholstery during their joy ride, stole car seats (SERIOUSLY) and random other articles from the vehicle. I knew exactly who it was--told the PD so they could recover evidence and the car, but nothing ever came of it. I could not believe a citizen has less rights to private property than a meth/crack head. All of those expenses from the theft and damage...plus towing, because it was a crime scene and no keys were recovered, not a concern to anyone but me. So yeah, I'm ready for the narcotics division to get back on track. I'm ready for leadership that can find a better answer than what I was given. Serve and protect who?!!!
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Permalink...you think they care about your misplaced items, I think you should call and report a missing brain while your at it...our systems have utterly failed us...define insanity please...according to Einstein anyway, people seem to quote saying but have no idea the origin or its true meaning/purpose...you missed the point the police are only interested in you if you A.breaking the law or B.about to break the law other then that it's every man for himself.
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