MONROE, N.C. — Authorities are offering a reward of up to $15,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for a burglary at a pawn shop in Monroe.
According to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, thieves broke into Monroe Pawn and Gun on Skyway Drive early Monday morning and stole multiple firearms.
The ATF is offering a reward of up to $5,000, which will be matched by both the National Shooting Sports Foundations, the trade association for the firearms industry and the Union County Crime Stoppers for a total of up to $15,000.
ATF agents are investigating the theft along with the Monroe Police Department.
A similar burglary took place at a store in Monroe last month, but officials have not said if the crimes are related
REWARD: Up to $15,000 offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of person(s) involved in stealing firearms from Monroe Pawn & Gun. Details here https://t.co/IknzOKTDhk With @MonroeNCPolice pic.twitter.com/F8a6FrGghk
— ATF Charlotte (@ATFCharlotte) June 8, 2020
Anyone with information about the crime should contact the Monroe Police Department at 704-282-4710, ATF at 1-800-ATF-TIPS (800-283-8477), or Crime Stoppers at (704) 283-5600.
Tips can also be submitted through email at ATFTips@atf.gov or through the ReportIt ® app. All calls and tips will be kept confidential.
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