Loaded handgun found in Columbia Crossing restroom

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Columbia Spy discovered this apparently loaded - and unattended - 9 mm handgun in the men's room of Columbia Crossing shortly after 8 o'clock this morning. The Spy contacted the Columbia Borough Police Department, and Officer Miller responded promptly to investigate and handle the incident.


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Anonymous said…
I want to know if it is registered? If not watch out for trouble down there!!
June 23, 2015 at 5:55 PM
Anonymous said…
Whoever the owner is, he/she is guilty of gross negligence. With the kids being out of school, it could have made it's way into the wrong hands. If the owner cannot be responsible, they should not be permitted to carry. Revoke their permit, if they even have one.
June 23, 2015 at 8:16 PM
Anonymous said…
Yes exactly this is not like forgetting your keys a child fishing could have found this and killed himself or someone else !! I hope they find the owner and charges are filed
June 23, 2015 at 8:27 PM
Anonymous said…
What were they doing with a loaded gun in the first place at the river park?
June 23, 2015 at 9:27 PM
Anonymous said…
Did anyone claim this gun? Whats going on with this gun??
June 24, 2015 at 9:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Ask Mayor (Sheriff) Lutz, he should know. And he is always so honest, open, and transparent with the public regarding our police force. lol
June 25, 2015 at 8:00 PM
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