Nearly 30 Firearms Stolen in Overland Park Pawn Shop Burglary
Thieves crash stolen vehicle into Overland Park pawn shop, steal nearly 30 guns
Kansas City Star
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A burglary at Alpha Pawn in Overland Park, Kansas, resulted in the theft of nearly 30 firearms. Thieves used a stolen vehicle to break into the shop, prompting a $10,000 reward for information leading to their capture.
- 01Burglars stole nearly 30 firearms from Alpha Pawn in Overland Park, Kansas.
- 02The thieves used a stolen vehicle to ram through the shop's front entrance.
- 03Surveillance footage captured three suspects, one wearing distinctive pink/orange pants.
- 04The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a $5,000 reward, matched by another $5,000 from the National Shooting Sports Foundation.
- 05Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact them anonymously.
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A burglary occurred early Sunday morning at Alpha Pawn located at 10211 W. 75th St. in Overland Park, Kansas, where nearly 30 firearms were stolen. The thieves used a stolen vehicle to ram through the front of the shop, allowing them to access firearms displayed on walls and in cases. Surveillance footage released by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) shows three suspects exiting the store, one notably wearing brightly colored pink/orange adidas pants. The ATF is offering a $5,000 reward, which will be matched by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, totaling $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of those involved. Investigators are urging anyone with tips to reach out via 1-888-ATF-TIPS or anonymously through ReportIt.com.
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The theft of firearms poses a significant risk to community safety and raises concerns about gun violence.
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