POLICE today issued a warning after a pistol was stolen from business premises near Warrington.
The weapon – described as a “slaughtering pistol” was stolen during a burglary at Sutton Weaver.
No ammunition was taken with the gun and police have alerted local gunsmiths to be on the lookout for anyone seeking to sell the gun or purchase ammunition for it.
The 3.2 pistol is a single-shot gun and was held legitimately by the company from which it was stolen.
The raiders also stole a heavy safe from the premises and police have subsequently found this at Oakmere.
It had been smashed open and a quantity of cash stolen.
Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to call PC Stephen Taylor on 01244 612543.
Warning after pistol stolen
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Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
