Saturday, September 08, 2018

ATF Offers Reward Of Up To $2,500 for Information about Firearms Stolen During Burglary in Norfolk


NORFOLK, Va. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for firearms taken during a residential burglary.  ATF is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest.

The burglary occurred on Thursday, Aug. 30, around 5:30 p.m.  Police responded to the 5300 block of Roslyn Drive in Norfolk for a reported burglary. When police arrived, it was determined that several WWII era rifles and handguns had been taken from the residence.  ATF is coordinating with the Norfolk Police Department on the investigation.

Norfolk police are asking for the community’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this burglary.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867), email ATFTips@atf.gov or contact ATF through it’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips.  Tips may also be submitted to ATF by using the ReportIt app, or by visiting www.reportit.com (link is external).  Information may also be reported by calling the Norfolk Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP (1-888-562-5887).  All calls and tips will be kept confidential.

ATF, along with its law enforcement partners, are committed to ensuring that our communities are safe, and that those that commit violent crimes such as these will be held accountable.  ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms.  For more information about ATF, go to www.atf.gov.  

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