© Provided by KTLA-TV Los Angeles Sheriff's Department recruit loses gun near jailA Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department recruit's gun has gone missing in Castaic, authorities confirmed Thursday. The recruit "misplaced a firearm in the area of Pitchess Detention Center," the department said in a statement. A search of the area Thursday was unsuccessful, said Deputy Alejandra Parra, a department spokeswoman. "At this time, there is no reason to believe the firearm was stolen or fell into the wrong hands," according to the statement, which said the department "has an ongoing investigation" into the gun's whereabouts. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KTLA.

Source: Los Angeles Times January 14, 2022 21:03 UTC