A 14-year-old girl has discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun while walking to school in Deer Park, in Melbourne's west.
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The firearm was found lying in the dirt beside a footpath as the girl walked towards a bus stop on Tilburn Road at about 9.45am on Friday.
The girl noticed the gun was loaded and reported it to a teacher, who contacted police to secure the firearm.
Police are checking if the gun has links to any unsolved investigations, including homicides.
Police believe the firearm was only dumped recently.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or to submit confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
