Police Report Two Handguns Found In Stamford This Week

STAMFORD, Conn. -- After a second handgun was found this week in Stamford, police are warning residents to be careful and not to handle any weapons they might find.

A loaded 9-mm handgun was found hidden in behind a washing machine at 72 Spruce St. on Thursday afternoon. Earlier this week an unloaded revolver was found in the Rippowam River.
Photo Credit: *Stamford Police Department*

Frank MacEachern

05/08/2015 3:00 p.m.

Any resident who spots a dangerous weapon such as a gun is asked to call police.

A loaded 9-mm handgun was found lodged behind a washing machine at 72 Spruce St. on Thursday, police said. Earlier this week, an unloaded revolver was found in the Rippowam River, police said.

Police Capt. Richard Conklin is warning parents that they should tell their children not to pick up any handguns that they may find, especially as the weather warms up and children are spending more time outside.

Residents should not pick up or touch the handguns and should call police, who will check the weapons for fingerprints, Conklin said. Police will also perform ballistics tests to see whether they have been used in any crimes, he said.

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