The man left the homemade gun on the counter.
A man took a homemade gun to a Centrelink office in Melbourne's north, leaving staff to make a startling discovery.
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A 41-year-old man left the gun behind in a bag at the Coburg welfare office some time before 10.30am last Tuesday.
Police were told the man left the bag on the counter after speaking to staff about a welfare payment.
He returned to retrieve it, but fled before police arrived, leaving the bag behind.
Police are still trying to find the man and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
