ATF Offers $5,000 Reward for Information on Retail Gun Theft

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Investigators Seek Public's Help in Solving Crime,Recovering Stolen Guns
BUFORD, Ga. – Special Agent in Charge Scott Sweetow of theAtlanta Field Division, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives(ATF) today announced ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for informationleading to the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the theftof firearms occurring at federal firearms licensee (FFL) Buck-N-Bass located at4901 Summer Oak Drive, Gwinnett County, Ga. on Sept. 14.
"The burglary and theft of firearms from an FFL is avery serious crime and a top priority for ATF," said Sweetow. "Havinginvestigated similar cases in the past, we know stolen firearms are used infurtherance of drug- and gang-related activities and are utilized by violentcriminals to perpetrate additional crimes."
During the early morning hours on Sept. 14, Buck-N-Bass, wasburglarized by unknown persons. The suspect(s) used a stolen pickup truck tosmash into the front door and wall of the business gaining entry. Numerousfirearms consisting of handguns and rifles were stolen. There's no furtherinformation or description of the suspect(s) or crime available at this time.
ATF and the Gwinnett Police Department are seeking thepublic's assistance in identifying those responsible. Anyone with informationis encouraged to call ATF at (404) 379-1152 or call the ATF Hotline at1-800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867). Callers can remain anonymous.
More information about ATF and its programs is available atwww.atf.gov.