Police Looking For Man They Say Stole Gun In Parkesburg

PARKESBURG, PA — Police in western Chester County are looking for a man they allege stole a handgun and who was not permit to possess a gun, according to a police report.

Charges are filed against Ramon Cook, 26, of Philadelphia. Police said he is charged with theft of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and other charges, after an investigation into a late August report of a stolen handgun. A report said District Court 15-3-07 issued a warrant in the case.

Parkesburg Police issued an alert recently asking anyone with information on Cook's whereabouts and the stolen handgun to contact Parkesburg Police Sgt. Murtagh at 610-857-3535.

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