Kane County sheriff's deputy's AR-15 rifle stolen out of vehicle in Aurora, officials say

AURORA, Ill. (WLS) -- The Kane County Sheriff's Office is searching for a deputy's missing AR-15 rifle.

Someone broke into the deputy's truck while it was parked outside their home in Aurora early Tuesday morning.

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The thief got away with the county-owned weapon, officials said.

The sheriff's office is now searching for the gun. It has launched an internal review into the deputy's actions.

No further information was immediately available.