Sarnia police are investigating after a loaded handgun was located in the area of Exmouth Street and Capel Street Monday afternoon.
Cst. John Sottosanti said a concerned citizen spotted the weapon and contacted police at around 1:30 p.m.
Upon arrival, an officer determined the handgun was chambered and loaded with 22 caliber ammunition and contained an extended magazine to hold the ammunition.
Sottosanti said police seized the firearm and launched an investigation in hopes of finding out where the gun came from.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Patrick Moloney at 519-344-8861, extension 6239, or Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
Police are also asking anyone who has dashboard camera video or any surveillance video of the area involving the northwest corner of Capel Street and Exmouth Street, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1:45 p.m., to call the police.