NATICK, MASS. (WHDH) - A missing firearm that fell off a vehicle’s roof has been found in Natick.

A visitor to a private residence in the town reported to the Natick Police Department that they inadvertently left a firearm on top of their car and took a route that led past the Lilja Elementary School.

K-9 teams from Natick and state police searched overnight in the area of the school but did not find the firearm.

Officers were stationed around the school Thursday morning as a precaution.

Police announced just after 5 p.m. Thursday that state police located the missing firearm on Route 128.

An investigation remains ongoing.

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