Friday, October 14, 2016

MCSO asking for public's help in search for firearms

MESA COUNTY, Colo -- The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help to locate the firearms used in the shooting that occurred in Molina on Wednesday, October 5, 2016. 

The two suspects fled on foot from a home on the 53100 block of LE 1/2 Road in Molina and made their way to I-70 via Highway 65 before they were taken into custody.

Investigators believe the firearms used in the shooting that injured three people may have been left or hidden along the way.

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is asking all property owners between I-70 and Collbran to search their property for any firearm that doesn't belong to them.

Also any citizens or hikers who frequent the area, please keep an eye out for any firearms.

If found, do NOT touch. Please mark the location, and call law enforcement at (970) 242-6707.