Burglars Steal Guns From A Pawn Shop In Alabama

Tarrant, AL, 4 April, 2017 - An investigation is underway after two men broke into a Tarrant pawn shop and stole 17 guns.

The break-in happened about 2 a.m. Wednesday at Scott's Pawn and Jewelry at 1944 Pinson Valley Parkway, said Tarrant police Det. Sgt. Phillip George.

Much of the burglary was captured on video, and investigators are now trying to identify the suspects.

Police say the men gained entry to the building through a back door, and then entered into the main store room in the rear of the pawn shop.

From there, they made their way in the main part of the store where they initially stole five rifles.

The video shows the pair leaving with the long guns, and then returning for a second load.

That time, George said, they shattered the display case and made off with 12 handguns.

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives is assisting in the case.

In 2015, 21 guns were stolen from a different locations of Scott's Jewelry and Pawn - that one on Springville Road.

ATF is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to an arrest in the case.

The amount offered by ATF will be matched by the National Shooting Sports Foundation - the trade association for the firearms industry - for a total of up to $5,000.

ATF and NSSF work closely together to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of guns.

George said a separate reward is also available through Crime Stoppers.

Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

Tipsters to Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous.