Cash reward offered for information about guns stolen after Hurricane Helene in North Carolina
Oct 23, 2024
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation announced on Tuesday a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of people who stole guns from a licensed firearms dealer in Asheville after Hurricane Helene.
According to the ATF, on Oct. 1, Asheville Police were notified about a break-in at Carolina Guns and Gear West on Sweeten Creek Road. At least one person was able to get into the business while power was out in the area and most buildings and roads in the area were inaccessible.
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Multiple guns and other devices were stolen in the break-in.
ATF is working with the Asheville Police Department on the investigation. Anyone with information about this theft should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Information can also be sent to [email protected], or through ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. All tips will remain anonymous.