CORNELIUS, N.C. — Two kids, ages 12 and 15, have admitted their involvement in a Cornelius gun shop break-in, police said. Detectives are still searching for a third suspect.
The Cornelius Police Department said multiple firearms were stolen from The Range at Lake Norman around 3 a.m. Monday.
According to police, the suspects stole the guns before leaving the scene in a white Nissan Rogue. The vehicle was seen heading towards the Davidson area, according to police.
Around 2 p.m. Tuesday, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department got in touch with Cornelius police when they found the car Cornelius detectives were looking for.
Detectives found a 12-year-old and a 15-year-old in the car who admitted their involvement in the break-in. Police also found several of the stolen guns.
The case is being referred to the Department of Juvenile Justice. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms is also helping.
The Range has since posted a photo of a guard dog at the entrance letting people know that dog will be in the business between 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. Plywood now covers the front door of the business.
Cornelius police told Channel 9′s Dave Faherty they’re still searching for a third suspect in the case.
Just a few miles away from where that break-in occurred, Michael Lazorik and Jasper Jones are getting ready to open the Tactical Gentlemen gun store next week. They said they have gone out of their way to protect the firearms they plan on selling there.
“In the world and society we live in right now, a lot of people are struggling. And firearms are an easy way to get cash,” Jones said.
“Everything we have done to fortify the store here includes iron bars. We have a full security system,” Lazorik said.
The owners said outside the business, there are also concrete barriers that run around the building to prevent someone from ramming the store with a car. The men said the previous gun store there was hit six times over a three-year period.
Jones said it’s important for any gun store to take precautions.
“If you have firearms, you have to be a little more careful and cautious so whatever parameters you need to put in place, that’s what I will do,” he said.
Anyone with more information is asked to call the Cornelius Police Department at 704-892-1363.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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