De Soto Police are investigating the theft of a handgun from a vehicle parked in the 100 block of East Pratt Street. The theft occurred between Sunday and Monday (Aug. 6-7), Police Chief Rick Draper said.
A black Taurus handgun with two loaded magazines was stolen. It was worth an estimated $569, he said.
“The owner said he thought the vehicle was locked,” Draper said. “There was no damage to the vehicle and no pry marks to indicate the doors were locked.”
Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to call De Soto Police at 636-586-3326. Tips also can be submitted at crimetips@desotomo.com.