On Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at approximately 5:40 p.m., a man and his daughter were walking near a pond in the Secord neighbourhood when the girl kicked a blue rag that was laying on the ground. Underneath the rag, they discovered a loaded 9 mm handgun. The man immediately contacted police.
During the investigation, officers obtained security footage of a lone male exiting a white vehicle while carrying a blue rag on Sunday, March 8 at approximately 5:34 a.m. in the same area.
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“Finding a firearm in a public space can be alarming, especially when children are nearby. Thankfully, no one was injured,” says Staff Sergeant Dan Furman. “If you ever come across a firearm, ammunition or explosives, do not touch or move the items. Do not attempt to transport them to a police station yourself. Instead, call police so officers can safely secure them, which is exactly what this family did.”
Police are asking residents of the Secord neighbourhood to review their security and dash cameras from the early morning hours from 5 a.m. to 6 a.m. of March 8, 2026.
Additionally, anyone who may recognize this individual or vehicle is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.