Neighbors near Wheatland Drive and Crest Lane are being asked to give their yards a once-over after Bexar County deputies launched a search in the area Thursday. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office says anyone who spots a firearm should not touch it and should instead call the sheriff's non-emergency dispatch at 210-335-6000. Deputies have not released details on what triggered the search or whether anyone is in custody.
Search area and advisory
In a post on the Bexar County Sheriff's Office Facebook page, the agency said deputies are "searching for a weapon in the area of Wheatland Drive and Crest Lane" and urged residents in the surrounding neighborhood to check their yards and nearby property for a firearm. The post also lays out what people should do if they come across a possible weapon.
What residents should do
The sheriff's office guidance is straightforward: if you find what appears to be a firearm, "leave it undisturbed and immediately contact the Bexar County Sheriff's Office at 210-335-6000," the post states. Bexar County's safety page confirms that 210-335-6000 is the sheriff's non-emergency line and advises residents to dial 911 if there is an immediate threat to life or safety.
Why the sheriff posted
The sheriff's office regularly leans on social media for fast, hyper-local alerts and safety messages aimed at specific neighborhoods. Local reporting on similar posts, including coverage of Sheriff Salazar's cleanup crews, shows the office often uses Facebook to share community efforts and advisories.
This story will be updated if the sheriff's office releases more information about the search. Residents with tips or relevant video footage are asked to call the sheriff's non-emergency dispatch at 210-335-6000, and to dial 911 if anyone is in immediate danger.
