A gun was stolen from a vehicle parked outside a Far West Side post office on Monday night, Madison police reported.
A man called authorities around 6:50 p.m. Monday to report that the theft happened while his vehicle was parked outside the post office, 733 Struck St., police spokesperson Stephanie Fryer said in a statement.
The man told police his vehicle was locked, but the windows were cracked, Fryer said.
Gun thefts from vehicles are often crimes of opportunity and firearms are best stored in a secure safe at home, Fryer said.
Police ask that anyone with information on the incident contact them at 608-255-2345. Tipsters may remain anonymous by contacting Madison Area Crime Stoppers at 608-266-6014 or P3Tips.com. Individuals contacting Crime Stoppers can receive a reward of up to $1,000 for tips that lead to an arrest.
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