Gun Store Robbery In Aurora: $10K Reward For Info

Federal Law Enforcement and the firearms industry are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest of suspects that stole numerous firearms from J. R. Shooting Sports last week. Just after midnight on March 27, two unidentified suspects broke into J.R. Shooting Sports and took 'numerous' firearms. Later that morning a resident reported multiple handguns on the ground nearby.

Police said two suspects forced their way into the building, smashed open several display cases, took weapons and then fled. The suspects ran southbound on O'Brien Drive, possibly to a waiting vehicle, according to police.

“We are seeking the assistance from the public for any information that might assist in the apprehension of the individuals responsible for this burglary, and ensure that they are held accountable for their actions,” Aurora Police Chief Kristen Ziman said in a statement. Special Agent in Charge Celinez Nunez, ATF Chicago Field Division, said that stolen firearms are used by violent criminals to perpetrate additional crimes.

The reward is funded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade association for the firearms industry. The ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency on firearm regulations.

"Anyone with information about this crime should contact the ATF at (800) ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867) or the Aurora Police Department at (630) 256-5500. Information can also be sent to ATF via the mobile app www.reportit.com by using the Chicago Field Division as the location. All calls will be kept confidential," according to the ATF press release.

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