State Police lose track of rifle, asking public for help  by WRGB STAFF

Investigators are not saying how the rifle was determined to be missing, and confirm there is an ongoing internal investigation. (CNYCentral File Photo)

CHESTERTOWN, NY (WRGB) — State Police are looking to the public to help locate a missing rifle.

Investigators are not saying how the rifle was determined to be missing, and confirm there is an ongoing internal investigation.

The Rock River AR-15 rifle serial # CM203155 with optic # K3319796 was in a black nylon carrying case.

Police say it was last seen on Tuesday, March 16th along state Route 9 in the vicinity of Riverside Drive in the town of Chestertown.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the rifle is asked to call the State Police at (518)-583-7000, say police.