Hunting rifle stolen from vehicle in Thorne Bay

Alaska State Troopers on Prince of Wales Island are investigating a reported firearm theft in Thorne Bay.

According to Troopers, a rifle was taken from a vehicle parked at a home in the Southside Thorne Bay subdivision between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tuesday.

The firearm is a Browning .270 caliber hunting rifle. It is described as blued, with a wood stock, and a scope. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Alaska State Troopers Klawock post.