Crime

Suspects backed car into Raymore gun store and took ‘several firearms,’ police say

By Kaitlyn Schwers

Updated July 14, 2018 8:06 AM

An image from a surveillance video shows three people who allegedly broke into Gunner’s Firearms in Raymore, Missouri, on July 7, 2018 using a vehicle. Raymore police and agents from the Kansas City office of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are investigating. Courtesy of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Authorities are looking for three people accused of using a vehicle to break into a Kansas City area gun store earlier this month.

According to a news release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, “unknown suspects” backed a vehicle through the front doors of Gunner’s Firearms at 402 Pine St. in Raymore after 3 a.m. July 7.

ATF and @RaymorePD offering up to $5000 for information leading to conviction of those responsible for the July 7th theft of firearms from Gunner's Firearms in Raymore, Mo. Call 1-800-ATF-GUNS, text ATFKC to 63975 or visit https://t.co/WtkTrWm0dX Tipsters can remain anonymous pic.twitter.com/yt5wwHG1V8
— ATF Kansas City (@ATFKansasCity) July 12, 2018

Police said the suspects went inside the store and took “several firearms” before leaving in the vehicle.

A surveillance image released by police shows three people wearing hooded sweatshirts or jackets walking toward the business.

The ATF posted another image on Twitter showing the damaged front door of the gun shop.

Raymore police and agents from the Kansas City office of the ATF are investigating.

The ATF announced Friday it’s offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information on the burglary leading to an arrest and conviction.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-800-283-4867, email ATFTips@atf.gov or contact the ATF through its website.

This story was originally published July 14, 2018 at 8:00 AM.

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