An officer was reportedly patrolling somewhere in Kitchener on New Year's Eve, when they lost a gun magazine containing 15 bullets

Waterloo Regional Police are appealing to the public after some gun ammunition went missing.

They say an officer was patrolling somewhere in Kitchener on New Year's Eve, when the officer lost a gun magazine containing 15 bullets.

An extensive search was conducted, but the magazine didn't turn up.

They add the magazine is considered prohibited under the Criminal Code.

Police say if you have any information, or you found the ammo, you're asked to contact them.