Crime & Safety
Loaded Gun Went Missing at Car Wash, Brookfield Grandmother Says
A 78-year-old woman says her .38 revolver went missing when it went through a Brookfield car wash.
A 78-year-old Brookfield woman says her gun disappeared from her car while it went through a car wash, reported Patch Media partner WISN 12.
The woman claims that the .38 revolver was in the console when she took her car to Full Service Car Wash, located at 19050 W. Bluemound Rd., on March 20.
An employee drove the car through the wash.
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When she received her car back she immediately noticed the gun missing and informed management. She also said the gun was fully loaded.
Police investigated the location and questioned employees. Surveillance video was checked and nothing suspicious was seen. Police also say there was no indication of movement in the console.
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The woman says she got a gun because she's often alone with her grandchildren since her husband passed away.
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