$5,000 reward for information in theft of guns from Lynnwood shop

Published 4:23 pm Wednesday, April 14, 2010

LYNNWOOD – A $5,000 reward is being offered for information in the theft last month of 100 guns from a Lynnwood gun shop.

The burglary was reported on March 26 at the Lynnwood Gun and Ammunition store on Highway 99. Police believe someone broke into the store overnight and stole about 100 guns.

Officials from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced this afternoon that a reward will be offered for information that leads to an arrest in the case, ATF spokeswoman Cheryl Bishop said.

Anyone with information is asked to call ATF’s toll-free, 24-hour tip line at 800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867), the ATF Seattle Field Division Office at 206-389-5800 or detective Anne Miles with the Lynnwood Police Department at 425-670-5669 or 425-670-5600. Callers don’t have to give their names.