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ATF Offers Reward in Gun Shop Burglary

WILLARD, Ohio, Apr. 14 /PRNewswire/ --

29 Handguns Stolen During Willard Gun Shop Burglary

WILLARD, Ohio, April 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the persons(s) responsible for the theft of firearms from Willard Fish N Game located at 12 Woodland Ave, Willard, Ohio. The burglary occurred between the late evening hours of Thursday, March 20, and the early morning hours of Friday, March 21, 2008.

ATF and the Willard Police Department, who are investigating the theft of 29 handguns, have developed information regarding this burglary; however, they need additional information from the public that may assist them in solving the case. These firearms pose a potential danger and investigators are seeking information that would aid in the resolution of the investigation.

"We know that stolen firearms move quickly into the hands of criminals and that stolen firearms are used to perpetrate additional crimes. Law enforcement is asking for the public's assistance in removing these threats from the community," said Kyle Walton, resident agent in charge, ATF Toledo Field Office.

"Bringing those responsible for this crime to justice and the recovery of these handguns is our ultimate goal," said Joe Daniel, chief, Willard Police Department.

Anyone with information is asked to call the ATF crime gun hotline at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867) or the Willard Police Department (419)933-2571.

The ATF hotline is toll free. Callers may remain anonymous.

ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction in violent crimes involving firearms and regulates the firearms industry. More information on ATF and its programs is available at http://www.atf.gov/. To view the reward poster, visit .

Contact: SA Kim Riddell, PIO

(330) 707-2308