Detectives in the Bronx say a routine follow-up on a stolen car turned into something much more serious when they pulled a loaded Glock 22 pistol and an extended magazine from the back of the vehicle after executing a court-authorized search warrant tied to an incident on Monday. According to the NYPD, the gun was found during ongoing work on the recovered car, and investigators are still trying to pin down who actually had the weapon and how it ended up there.
After executing a search warrant on the stolen vehicle involved in yesterday’s incident, the NYPD recovered this loaded Glock 22 gun and an extended magazine from the back of the car. https://t.co/6XBEX1vRIE pic.twitter.com/NfpdiFhN1d
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) June 23, 2026
What the department posted
In a post on X, NYPD News said officers carried out a search warrant on the stolen vehicle and recovered the loaded Glock 22 and an extended magazine from the rear of the car. The post shared a photo of the firearm and highlighted the Crime Stoppers tip line, 1-800-577-8477, for anyone who might know more. The department did not mention any arrests or charges in connection with the find.
How this fits with Bronx auto-theft crackdowns
The recovery comes as city prosecutors and police continue a broader push against organized auto-theft crews in the Bronx, a pattern that investigators say often turns stolen cars into rolling storage units for guns and other contraband. A high-profile bust this spring of an alleged “pit crew” accused of stealing hundreds of vehicles and parts was reported by Good Morning America and is also detailed in a Bronx District Attorney press release. That case highlighted how follow-up searches of recovered cars can unexpectedly turn up firearms and other key evidence.
Potential charges under state law
Unlawful possession of a handgun or a large-capacity feeding device can trigger criminal possession charges under New York law, with different degrees spelled out in the state penal code. The New York State Senate’s text of Penal Law Article 265 lays out the various firearm-related offenses and the penalties that can follow. The NYPD’s social media post did not indicate whether prosecutors had been brought into this case yet or whether charges are expected as detectives keep digging into the circumstances.
Investigators have not publicly identified any suspects or released more information about the original incident that led officers to seize the vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-8477.
