AR-15 stolen from OPD officer's unmarked vehicle, police say

Orlando police are working to find whoever broke into several vehicles and stole an AR-15 from an unmarked police vehicle.

Police said that in all but one case, burglars smashed the windows of seven vehicles at the Lake Nona Water Mark Apartments shortly after midnight Tuesday.

The AR-15 was removed from the police officer's car, including the gun mount locking device, which was properly secured, police said.

The vehicle has had a working alarm system, police said.

Police have released a picture of an AR-15, but it’s not the gun that was taken.

This is the second time in recent weeks a police officer's weapon and gear were stolen during a burglary.

Channel 9’s Jeff Levkulich is following this developing story. He’ll have more on Eyewitness News at 4 p.m.