Florida deputy leaves loaded gun in movie theater restroom

WINTER PARK, Fla. (WKMG)- An Osceola County deputy caused a stir at a Winter Park movie theater after leaving his loaded gun in a restroom stall.

A customer found the gun and reported it to a theater employee. The police report filed Sunday says the firearm was found with the hand grip up, resting on top of the tissue dispenser with five bullets inside.

“It’s a little crazy, the officer shouldn’t bring a gun into a movie theater if he’s not on duty,” said Theron Marcello.

“That’s kind of unsafe, they should definitely keep track of it better,” said Jennifer Sprinkle.

A sign outside the theater prohibits any firearms or concealed weapons on theater property.

The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office released a statement saying “they are aware of the incident and are investigating to see if there were any violations made by the officer.”

The sheriff’s office says the deputy is undercover so they’re not releasing his name. The gun was the officer’s personal weapon and is now back in his custody.