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ATF Announces $5,000 Reward In Wisconsin’s Fletcher Arms Gun Theft

ATF Announces $5,000 Reward In Wisconsin's Fletcher Arms Gun Theft

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

ST. PAUL, Minn. --(Ammoland.com)- ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of firearms from Fletcher Arms, Waukesha, Wis., announced Special Agent in Charge Bernard J. Zapor of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) St. Paul Field Division,

Approximately 30 firearms were stolen in a Sept. 2 burglary from Fletcher Arms, a federally licensed firearms dealer.

ATF and the Waukesha Police Department are investigating the theft.

“We are asking for the public’s help to recover these firearms and bring the person or persons responsible for this crime to justice,” said Zapor.

Any information regarding this burglary should be reported to ATF at 1 (800) ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867) or Waukesha Police Department at (262) 524-3814.

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More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov

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ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Tulsa Firearms Gun Store Theft

ATF Offers $5,000 Reward in Tulsa Firearms Gun Store Theft

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

TULSA, Okla. --(Ammoland.com)- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for a burglary and theft at Tulsa Firearms located at 5949 S. Garnett Road, Tulsa said Robert R. Champion, Special Agent in Charge for the Dallas Field Division.

On Sept. 4, suspect(s) entered the business through the roof ventilation system and exited a back door.

Twenty–six firearms were stolen from the gun store during the burglary.

Tulsa Firearms Training Academy opened its’ doors in 1976. Owner, Riley Gilmore’s interest in firearms began at an early age, dating back to his Boy Scout days. He later began teaching firearms instruction as a volunteer for the YMCA in the late 70′s. Riley believed there was a need within the region for a safe location where homeowners, sportsmen, security officers and policemen could have a place to shoot indoors and enjoy the benefits of target shooting. With the help and support of the Gilmore family, Tulsa Firearms opened its doors as the fourth indoor shooting range in the United States and has become the premier indoor shooting facility in this part of the country. www.tulsafirearms.com

Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at 1–800–ATF–Guns (800–283–4867, ATF Tulsa Field Office at (918) 594–1801, or Tulsa Police Department at (918) 596–COPS. All calls will be kept confidential.

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