Press release from APD
Asheville Police are on the lookout for a suspect(s) who broke into a local gun business earlier this month and stole multiple guns before leaving the building.
APD officers responded to Carolina Guns and Gear West at 3106 Sweeten Creek Road on October 1st to investigate reports of a breaking and entering in progress. During a time when power was out across much of the area and many roads and buildings were inaccessible, suspect(s) unlawfully entered the business and stole multiple firearms and other devices.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) have announced a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this crime.APD is continuing their investigation and working in conjunction with agents from Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms on this case and would like to thank the ATF for their continued support and collaboration as we work together to address gun violence in our city.APD encourages anyone who may have information about this theft to reach out. You can call 828-252-1110, text TIP2APD to 847411, or use the TIP2APD smartphone app to share information anonymously. Your tip could help APD recover stolen firearms and get criminals off our streets.
Additionally, if you have any details regarding this theft, you can contact the ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), submit tips via email at ATFTips@atf.gov, or visit the ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. All tips will remain anonymous.
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