Attention Winn-Dixie shoppers, Albany police have your gun : News : MySouthwestGA.com

Attention Winn-Dixie shoppers, Albany police have your gun

Posted: 08.20.2012 at 4:13 PM

The FOX 31 News Team covers Southwest Georgia 24/7

If the owner of the gun wants to come forward to claim it from the Albany Police Department, authorities say come prepared with substantial amount of identification. / File

ALBANY, GA -- Albany police responded Saturday afternoon after a loaded handgun was found in a Winn-Dixie restroom.

An Albany police officer arrived at the Winn-Dixie on Old Dawson Road shortly before 5:00 PM. Store employees told police that a shopper reported the weapon in the store's restroom.

The officer ran the serial number of the gun but no records were found at the time. He proceeded to make the handgun safe for transport and turned it in to the Albany Police Department's property management.

If the owner of the gun wants to come forward to claim it from the Albany Police Department, authorities say come prepared with substantial amount of identification.

Related Links

		Gun goes off in East Albany store

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, Fox 31, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

7-year-old slays 1,000-pound creature
Kerri Copello | Yesterday at 6:00 PM | 18 comments

Commissioners vote against sports program funding
Jessica Fairley | Today at 11:34 AM

MCLB cancels Independence Day celebration
FOX 31 News Team | 55 minutes ago | 1 comment

Follow My Southwest GA

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Special Features

Win a booster seat!

Click above for your chance to win a booster seat and get safety tips for your child!

Legal

Finding the right lawyer to handle your needs is important.

Bright Side

Spreading the good news around Southwest Georgia!

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

Crisp County BOE appoints new high school principal
The Crisp County Board of Education approved the hiring of Russell “Rusty” Sowell as the new high school principal this past week
read more »
Lotto surges towards 600 million
Hope Ministries revs up for event
One day off just not enough
Obesity weighs heavily on Tifton
Southwest Georgians sound off on lotto

Latest news, weather and high school sports for Albany and Southwest Georgia