ATF, Fairfax County Crime Solvers and National Shooting Sports Foundation Offer $11K Reward in Springfield Federal Firearms Licensee Burglary
SPRINGFIELD, Va. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering up to $5,000 in conjunction with National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) who is offering up to $5,000 reward and Crime Solvers with up to a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the burglary of Dominion Defense a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) located at 7200 Fullerton Road, Unit B, Springfield, VA.
On April 29, four masked men were seen on security footage forcing entry into the building. Three of the four men entered and stole 54 firearms, which were a combination of long guns and handguns. The fourth subject remained outside as a lookout. The suspects left in a gray Acura four-door sedan with no front license plate.
“ATF will continue to collaborate with our partners by offering our investigative and analytical resources to ensure that the stolen firearms are recovered as quickly as possible,” ATF Washington Field Division acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel said. “More often than not, stolen firearms are used in a crime of violence that often leads to someone being injured or killed. Therefore, we call upon the community to provide any additional information that will assist us in locating and holding all involved accountable for this criminal act.”
Photos below of suspects burglarizing Dominion Defense:
Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at 888 -ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), or by contacting the Fairfax County Police Department West Springfield Police District at 703-644-7377. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards or call 911 if location is immediately known. Information can also be sent to ATFTips@atf.gov, through ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atftips. Tips can be submitted anonymously using the Reportit® app or P3Tips app, available from both Google Play and the Apple App store, or by visiting www.reportit.com or P3tips.com.
ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction involving firearms and violent crimes and regulates the firearm industry. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov. Follow @ATFWashington on Twitter for more news about ATF’s work in Washington. D.C. and Virginia.
