ATF Offers $10,000 Reward for Information on Burglary of Shrewsbury Gun Store
90 Firearms Stolen From Gun Store
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Philadelphia Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the theft of 90 firearms from the Gun Bunker gun store located in Shrewsbury, Pa.
The theft occurred between 3 and 6 a.m. Monday, at 60 East Forrest Ave. The burglary investigation is being conducted by ATF and the Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators seek public assistance that may aid them in solving the theft of the firearms.
"Gun thieves are a principal source of firearms for criminals who threaten public safety," said ATF Philadelphia Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Essam Rabadi. "ATF is dedicated to ensuring our communities are a secure place to live and work. We ask the public to provide any information that would aid investigators in recovering the stolen firearms and arresting those responsible for the theft."
Anyone having information should call the ATF Hotline 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867) or email: [email protected].
More information on ATF and its programs can be found at www.atf.gov.
Contact: Special Agent Steven Bartholomew
Public Information Officer, ATF
(215) 446-9672
SOURCE Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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