ATF: 3 Gunmen Steal 32 Firearms From Store
Posted: 9:05 am EST January 29, 2011
Updated: 10:08 am EST January 29, 2011
ATLANTA -- Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about an armed robbery at a metro Atlanta firearms store.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it's offering the reward for information about the Thursday robbery of the Direct Gold Outlet in Covington.
Special Agent Gregory Gant said that three male gunmen assaulted a female clerk and then smashed glass display cases to steal 32 firearms. The suspects were wearing masks and gloves.
Gant said authorities fear the stolen firearms will end up in the hands of violent criminals.
Posted: 9:05 am EST January 29, 2011
Updated: 10:08 am EST January 29, 2011
ATLANTA -- Federal authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information about an armed robbery at a metro Atlanta firearms store.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said it's offering the reward for information about the Thursday robbery of the Direct Gold Outlet in Covington.
Special Agent Gregory Gant said that three male gunmen assaulted a female clerk and then smashed glass display cases to steal 32 firearms. The suspects were wearing masks and gloves.
Gant said authorities fear the stolen firearms will end up in the hands of violent criminals.