The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
(ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association
for the firearms industry, announced a reward today for information leading to
the arrest and conviction of the persons responsible for the Aug. 12 burglary
of Pawn Fathers, at 6417 Evergreen Way in Everett, Wash., in which
approximately 34 firearms were taken.
ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000, matched by the
NSSF for a possible reward of up to $10,000.
There are at least three suspects. Suspect 1 was wearing a
blue hoodie and grey sweatpants. Suspect 2 was wearing a black or dark-colored
hoodie with black basketball shorts and black knee-high socks. Suspect 3 was
wearing a dark-colored hoodie with dark pants. All of them had their hoods over
their heads, and at least two of them were wearing white masks At least two of
the suspects had on white gloves.
The vehicle used to gain entry into the store was a red or
dark-colored Dodge Stratus or Chrysler Sebring. Photos of the vehicle are
attached. The burglary took place about 2:50 a.m.
Anyone with information about the person or persons
responsible and/or information leading to the recovery of the stolen firearms
should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov
(link sends e-mail), or contact ATF through its website at
www.atf.gov/contact/atftips. Tips may also be submitted to ATF using the
ReportIt® app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by
visiting www.reportit.com (link is external). All calls and tips will be kept
confidential. Tips can also be given to the Everett Police at (425) 257-8400.
This reward is part of a larger national cooperative
initiative between the NSSF and ATF in which the NSSF matches ATF rewards in
cases involving the theft of firearms from federally licensed retailers. ATF
works closely with the members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal
acquisition and misuse of firearms.
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