Page County Sheriff Lyle Palmer wants to know if you are missing a rifle. Palmer says just after 7-a.m. Wednesday (today), his office was notified about a gun lying on the south side of the should off Highway 2, between Juniper and K Avenue. Deputies located the weapon and checked to make sure the Ruger 10-22 rifle wasn’t stolen. The check turned up negative.

The Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident. Palmer says anyone who is missing the weapon mentioned, should call the Page County Sheriff’s Office at 712-542-5193.  You will need to provide the serial number of your rifle to confirm the weapon is yours. The serial number can be obtained from the Federal Firearms licensed dealer YOU purchased it from.