Police say the firearm, a semi-automatic ISSC M22 handgun with the serial number C01774, was taken sometime between July 16 and July 20.
Anyone with information on the handgun or the incident is asked to contact the Carmanville RCMP at 709-534-2686. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP190 plus your message to 'CRIMES' (274637), or by webtip at www.nlcrimestoppers.com.