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Monday, April 29, 2024

Ocala man reports missing pistol after trip to Daytona Beach

An Ocala man called deputies Sunday after he realized a handgun was missing from his home.

According to a Marion County Sheriff’s report, the man, who lives in the 800 block of Bahia Circle, told deputies that he went to Daytona Beach on Friday at about 4 p.m. and returned home Saturday at 8 p.m. He said he didn’t notice anything suspicious and his house looked secure.

On Sunday, however, the man said he realized his .380 pistol with a black handle, valued at $300, was missing. He said nothing else appeared to be missing from his home. And he said he contacted his wife and she told him she didn’t remove the firearm.