ATF, NSSF Offering a Reward Up to $10,000 for Information on Firearms Theft

MAYNARD, Ark.— The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) New Orleans Field Division is offering a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary and theft of firearms from M & M Farm & Lumber, a federal firearms licensee (FFL) located at 12170 Highway 115, Maynard, AR 72444. ATF is offering the reward along with the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, for a total reward up to $10,000.

On October 15, 2017, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into, and burglarized M & M Farm & Lumber stealing numerous firearms. The suspect(s) fled in an unknown direction with the stolen firearms.

The ongoing criminal investigation is being conducted by ATF and the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with the information about the incident should call ATF at 1- (800) ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867), or the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office (870) 892-8888. All calls will be kept confidential.

Information can also be sent to ATF via the mobile app www.reportit.com (link is external) by using the New Orleans Field Division (ATFNOL) as the location.

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.