Cruiser, Gun Stolen At Chelmsford Police Detective's Home

CHELMSFORD, MA — An unmarked police cruiser with a loaded shotgun inside was stolen from a Chelmsford police officer's home, and authorities are "actively and aggressively" investigating, police said Thursday morning. A personal vehicle was also stolen from the officer's home overnight.

Police said both vehicles - a 2011 Ford Taurus and a Saturn wagon - were found this morning, but the shotgun was missing from the Taurus. A pistol lockbox was also stolen from the Taurus, but it was empty.

"Locating this stolen police weapon is our top priority at this time," Chief James Spinney said. (Subscribe to Chelmsford Patch and like us on Facebook for more local news and alerts.)

Police say thieves broke into the garage of the officer some time overnight, stealing several sets of keys inside.

The Saturn was found close to the detective's home, while the Taurus was found around 9 a.m. on Bowden Street in Lowell, near the Chelmsford line.

Chelmsford and Lowell K-9 units are involved in the search.

Contact the Chelmsford Police Department at 978-256-2521 with any information.

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