A North Platte woman is facing a felony charge after she allegedly stole a shotgun and possibly other items from the home of a relative.

On Wednesday, January 1st, North Platte Police responded to the report of a theft in the 1500 block of North Sherman.

The victims told police that a shotgun and other property had been stolen from their residence while they were out of town.  They also stated that a relative, Jennifer Noffsinger, had been given permission to be at the home for a short period of time.

As officers investigated the theft, they were able to determine that a shotgun was sold to an individual that resembled the one stolen from the residence.  The individual said the gun had been sold to him by Noffsinger.

Officers made contact with the reporting party and determined that the gun in question was indeed the firearm that had been stolen.

Noffsinger was contacted on Monday, January 6th, and placed under arrest for possession of a stolen firearm, a Class III felony.  Noffsinger was jailed at the Lincoln County Detention Center.

Investigator John Deal said the investigation is ongoing, as other property is still missing.