Bay St. George RCMP are investigating the theft of a firearm from a vehicle in Stephenville.

Police were called about a firearm stolen from an unlocked vehicle on Florida Loop around 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.

A 47-year-old man was charged with unsafe storage of a firearm and released to appear in court at a later date.

RCMP didn't say what kind of firearm was stolen.

The investigation is ongoing.