The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said yesterday that they have recovered a missing Colt M4 assault rifle, which they believe fell out of a squad car in South Los Angeles on Saturday night around 10:30pm.
In a news release around 5pm yesterday the department said the rifle, ammunition and case were returned to the station just after 2:30 p.m. by a resident of Lennox.
On July 14, 2025, at approximately 2:40 p.m., the lost rifle was returned to South Los Angeles Station by a local resident of Lennox.
On July 12, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., the resident found the black, hard-shelled storage case at 104th Street and Condon Avenue and believed there was an instrument inside. He later opened the case and discovered it contained a rifle and ammunition, prompting him to turn it into South Los Angeles Station.
“We deeply appreciate the honesty and integrity shown by our Lennox community member who acted responsibly and returned the lost rifle to our station,” said Captain Nicole Palomino. “Their actions are a powerful reminder of the vital role our residents play in helping keep our neighborhoods safe. We’re truly grateful for their quick thinking and commitment to doing what’s right which makes a difference
The department is also conducting an internal investigation to determine if proper procedures were followed. Anyone with information or video footage from the deputies’ route is urged to contact the Sheriff’s South L.A. station at (323) 820-6700.
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