In the Interest of A. B.

Cooper, Judge.

While executing a warrant authorizing the search of appellant’s residence for cocaine, an investigating officer found a handgun in appellant’s bedroom between the mattress and frame of the bed. A second officer, present to film the search, immediately recognized the gun as possibly being one stolen in a case he was investigating. As the search for drugs continued in other parts of the house, the officers confirmed that the serial number on the gun found matched that of the gun reported stolen. Appellant was arrested and charged with theft by receiving and possession of…