Florida $15,000 and $5,000 Rewards
MIAMI—The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Miami Field Division and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF)—the trade association for the firearms industry—have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of firearms from the Airport Pawn & Gun Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL). ATF is offering a reward up to $10,000, which will be matched by the NSSF up to $5,000 for a total reward of $15,000.
The suspects burglarized the shop at approximately 1:30 a.m., June 1. A total of eight suspects entered the premises, located at 831 NW 42nd Avenue, Miami, FL, 33126, removed 31 handguns from the store and fled the scene.
WEST PALM BEACH—ATF and the West Palm Beach Police Department announce a reward today of up to $5,000 for information related to any information that will lead to arrest on the attempted burglary of the Queen of Pawn in West Palm Beach.
In the early morning hours of June 1, 2020, a group of unidentified suspects broke the front door of Queen of Pawns, located at 4900 Broadway Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL. One suspect fired a handgun into the entrance of the business. Several other suspects were armed with machetes, rocks, bricks, and hammers. The suspects were unsuccessful at gaining entry into the closed business.
The suspect who fired the handgun was riding on the passenger side of a white (over black) Range Rover bearing New York license plate JLF8429.
Texas $5,000 and $10,000 rewards
PFLUGERVILLE—Investigators with ATF and the Pflugerville Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in locating three suspects involved in the burglary of Red’s Indoor Range located at 1908 West Pecan Street, Pflugerville, Texas. The burglary took place at 3:32 a.m., Monday morning, June 1.
Three suspects forced entry into Red’s Indoor Range while it was closed. The suspects are described as light skinned, 5’2”-5’6”, dark hair, and thin builds. Thirty two firearms were stolen, to include both handguns and long guns.
“Recovering these firearms quickly before additional crimes are committed remains a top priority for ATF,” said ATF Houston Field Division Special Agent in Charge Fred Milanowski.
DALLAS—The ATF is offering a $5,000 reward, combined with an additional $5,000 offered by the NSSF, for a total reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary and theft of 46 firearms from a federal firearms licensee (FFL) in Dallas, Texas.
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, at approximately 1:25 a.m., three suspects forced entry into the DFW Gun Range, located in the 1600 block of West Mockingbird Lane in Dallas. Video surveillance captured the suspects gain access through a door on the west side of the building. The suspects removed 43 handguns and 3 long guns from the business in under 2 minutes, and then fled on foot.
Suspect 1 is a young, black male, height and weight undetermined. At the time of the burglary, Suspect 1 wore dark-colored athletic pants, a gray, hooded jacket, black tennis shoes with a white swoosh and light-colored gloves.
Suspect 2 is a young, black male, height and weight undetermined. At the time of the burglary, Suspect 2 wore medium-colored jeans with areas of distress, a red-colored sweat jacket, dark tennis shoes with a white swoosh, white soles and white laces and a dark mask covering the lower half of his face. During the burglary, Suspect 2 wore a multi-colored, school-style backpack with black straps. Suspect 2 and Suspect 3 alternated carrying a dark-colored, pet carrier-style bag with mesh sides.
Suspect 3 is a young, black male, height and weight undetermined. At the time of the burglary, Suspect 3 wore dark-colored pants, a dark-colored long sleeve shirt or jacket, tennis shoes with a dark and light pattern and a dark cloth covering the lower half of his face. During the burglary, Suspect 3 carried a light blue-colored athletic bag with a dark-colored bottom and a gray-colored strap. Suspect 3 and Suspect 2 alternated carrying a dark-colored, pet carrier-style bag with mesh sides.
This incident is one of three attempted or actual thefts from Dallas Federal Firearms Licensees reported within a four-hour window late Saturday night into Sunday morning. At this time, it is unclear if any of the incidents are connected.
California $10,000 reward
HAYWARD—ATF and NSSF have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of firearms from Richardson’s Tactical LLC Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL).
ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 and the NSSF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for a total reward of up to $10,000.
On May 31, 2020, at approximately 10:18 PM, 30-40 individuals broke into the shop located at 1984 National Ave in Hayward, CA. The suspects stole 29 firearms from the store before fleeing the property.
Georgia $10,000 reward
ATLANTA–The ATF and NSSF are seeking information on the burglary and theft of firearms from Chuck’s Firearms Inc. in Atlanta. ATF is offering a reward up to $5,000, which will be matched by the NSSF for a total reward up to $10,000.
“We take this crime very seriously,” said Atlanta Field Division Special Agent in Charge Arthur Peralta. “Firearms trafficking is a serious offense that results in significant federal prison time for the person or persons responsible.”
This theft happened Saturday around 2:30 a.m. from Chuck’s Firearms Inc. at 761A Miami Circle, Atlanta. The burglary occurred during the protests and looting in the Atlanta area.
The 42 stolen firearms pose a potential danger to citizens and communities. ATF is soliciting the public’s assistance with any information that leads to those responsible for this crime.
Delaware $5,000 reward
NEWARK– ATF and NSSF have announced a combined reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theft of 35 firearms from a federal firearms licensee in Newark. ATF Special Agents from the Wilmington Field Office are working with Delaware State Police Troop 2 on this investigation.
At approximately 1:35 a.m. on Sunday, a group of five suspects broke into American Sportsman, located in the 2600 block of Capitol Trail. They stole 35 firearms, including both handguns and long guns, as well as firearm accessories like magazines.
The suspects are described as black males in their early 20s-early 30s, all with slim builds except for one heavy-set suspect who also has a thick beard. One of the slim suspects wears glasses.
“Recovering these firearms as quickly as possible before any additional crimes are committed is a top priority,” said ATF Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Timothy Jones. “We will continue to work closely with our partners in the Delaware State Police and ask anyone in the community who may know something to please come forward.”
New York Case
BUFFALO–ATF and the Buffalo Police Department are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individuals in the photographs below who may have information regarding the theft of firearms from Metro Loan Pawnbrokers located at 42 Broadway in Buffalo.
On Sunday between 12:15 a.m. and 1:00 a.m., a large group of unidentified individuals broke into the Metro Loan Pawnbrokers located at 42 Broadway in Buffalo. During the course of the burglary, the suspects stole 12 firearms – nine shotguns and three rifles. One of the stolen firearms is an AR-15.
Still camera shots of suspects in a Buffalo Pawn Shop burglary.
Mississippi $5,000 reward
Columbus—ATF and NSSF today announced a combined reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons who participated in the theft of a firearm from a gun store in Columbus, Mississippi.
ATF New Orleans is offering a reward of up to $2,500, which will be matched by the NSSF of up to $2,500, for a total reward of up to $5,000.
On May 27, 2020, at approximately 2:20 p.m., two unidentified suspects entered K&S Outdoors, a federal firearm licensee (FFL), located at 2010 Hwy. 45 North, in Columbus, MS. One suspect engaged the owner in a conversation while the other suspect reached beyond the counter and stole a pistol. Both suspects exited the store and fled in an unknown direction. Store personnel did not discover the firearm was missing until later that day.
The ATF New Orleans Oxford Field Office, Columbus Police Department, and Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office are jointly investigating this crime.
Alabama $5,000 reward
BIRMINGHAM—ATF in conjunction with the Alabaster Police Department and NSSF are offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the theft of firearms from Family Pawn, a federal firearm licensee (FFL).
On May 26, 2020, Family Pawn, 873 1St Street N, Alabaster, was burglarized where approximately four firearms were reported stolen to the Alabaster Police Department. ATF Industry Operations Investigators responded to the FFL and are in the process of conducting an inventory to determine the exact number of firearms stolen.
ATF is offering the reward for the amount of up to $2,500, which will be matched by the NSSF for a total reward of up to $5,000. This reward is part of a larger national cooperative initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which NSSF matches ATF’s reward in cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed firearms retailers.
“ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms. ATF Acting Special Agent in Charge, Frank Haera said, “ATF’s Crime Gun Intelligence will leverage investigative resources combined with community partnerships to recover the stolen firearms.”
Anyone with any information about these crime should contact ATF at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867) or by visiting www.reportit.com or through the mobile “Reportit” app, available both on Google Play and the Apple App Store. All calls will be kept confidential. Callers can also text ATFMIA to 63975 to report information.