about the gun found in La Costa Valley

There were many emails circulating about a gun found in the open space in the middle of La Costa Valley.

Here’s what the Carlsbad Police Department had to say, in an email circulated to many residents:

The found property that was reported on 2/13/2009 at 12:36 PM in the Canyon by Camino Robledo was NOT a semi automatic weapon as being reported in these e-mails but an Airsoft rifle. Airsoft rifles are considered a toy. They shoot biodegradable plastic pellets that are less potent than a BB gun. For information on Airsoft please see the following website http://www.airsplat.com/Categories/EM.htm. Thank you. Jodee Sasway, Crime Prevention Specialist, Carlsbad Police Department

The Police Department had sent staff, cruisers, and even a helicopter to investigate.

There’s nothing in the police report about whose toy gun it is.

Since many residents got emails spreading rumors about it being identified as a real gun, even though it had the name “Stoner Rifle” on the side, let your neighbors know this is probably some parent’s poor idea of a holiday present.