All articles tagged with #gun theft
Police are searching for a driver who crashed a car into Rhode Island Guns & Ammo in Warwick, R.I., early Thursday morning, resulting in the theft of approximately 30 handguns. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is assisting in the investigation.
Over 100 handguns were stolen from a store in southwestern Michigan after the manager was held at gunpoint and forced to reveal the alarm code. Two men, who are brothers, were arrested and all guns except one were recovered. The stolen handguns, worth over $100,000, were likely intended for quick sale on the streets. The incident highlights the issue of gun violence in Michigan and the United States.
Two men in Michigan have been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly stealing over 100 guns from a sporting goods store. The men are accused of blindfolding and handcuffing the store manager, forcing him to reveal security details before entering the store and stealing the firearms. The charges include robbery, using a firearm during a crime, stealing firearms from a licensed dealer, and possessing stolen firearms. The stolen guns, valued at nearly $100,000, were recovered by investigators. The case highlights the issue of illegal guns entering communities and the black market for stolen firearms.
Two juveniles who stole a gun from a Detroit police officer that stopped for gas before joining the Taylor Swift detail were arrested. The incident occurred on Saturday at a BP gas station, and a new video of the attack was obtained on Monday. The suspects surrendered peacefully in Southfield, and the motive for the attack is still unknown. The police have not found the weapon one of the suspects was seen holding in the video.