CHEROKEE, Ga. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and
Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade
association for the firearms industry, are seeking information leading to the
arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary and theft of
firearms from Hi-Caliber Firearms, 101 Overlook Circle, Canton, GA. ATF is
offering a reward of $2,500 which will be matched by the NSSF for a total
reward up to $5,000.
"We take this crime very seriously," said SAC
Arthur Peralta. “Firearms trafficking is a serious offense which results in
significant federal prison time for the person or persons responsible."
This burglary and theft of firearms occurred on November 28,
2018 in the early morning hours. The
firearms which were stolen pose a potential danger to citizens, communities,
and our overall quality of life. ATF is soliciting the public’s assistance with
any information that leads to those responsible for this crime.
This reward is part of a larger national cooperative
initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which NSSF matches ATF rewards 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.
Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF
Gun Hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (283-4867).
Information can also be sent to ATFTips@atf.gov, through ATF’s website
at www.atf.gov/contact/atftips. Tips can be submitted anonymously using the
Reportit® app or by visiting www.reportit.com (link is external).
ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency with
jurisdiction in violent crimes involving fire
Posts
No comments:
Post a Comment