SAN ANTONIO A 57 mm cannon that was stolen from American Legion Alamo Post 2 on Fredericksburg Road was recovered overnight in a rental storage unit miles away near Loop 1604 and Bulverde Road.
"We're just happy, happy to have it back, said Carlos Mendez, first vice commander of American Legion Alamo Post 2.
FIRST REPORT: World War II cannon stolen from American Legion post in San AntonioMendez said he was impressed by how the case was handled and how quickly the cannon, which was believed to have been stolen on Sunday, was recovered late Monday night and dropped off overnight on Tuesday several hours later.
Mendez said it's still unknown what motive the thieves had for stealing one of the two cannons outside the post.
As for the thieves, post member Geronimo Franco asked, "You really thought you could get away with something like this?"