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About 10 guns stolen, reward of up to $5,000 offered in case

Posted at 9:40 PM, Apr 09, 2014
and last updated 2014-04-09 23:40:34-04

LOGAN, Utah – Officials are offering a reward of up to $5,000 in connection with the theft of about 10 handguns from a firearms dealer in Logan.

Fast Cache Pawn, 527 S. Main St., was robbed by unknown persons on February 8, and about 10 handguns of various makes, models and calibers were taken.

The suspects are pictured in surveillance images in the video above.

According to a press release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, a reward of up to $5,000 is being offered to anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery of the firearms and the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft.

Authorities said recovering the weapons is a top priority for them. Logan Police Chief Gary Jensen said such weapons often end up in the hands of criminals.

"We know that oftentimes stolen firearms end up on the streets and in the hands of violent criminals,” he stated in the press release. “We are asking the community to come forward with information that could help provide leads and bring those responsible for this criminal act to justice."

Those with information are encouraged to call the ATF hotline at 1 (888) 283-8477, or locally in Salt Lake City at (801) 524-7070. They can also call the Logan Police Department at (435) 753-7555.