ATF offers reward of up to $5,000 in La Grange firearms theft and arson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for a burglary and arson at La Grange Guns-N-Gear in La Grange on Aug. 4.  

At approximately 11:30 p.m., investigators responded to a fire at 130 S. Caswell Street. During the investigation, it was discovered that a suspect or suspects had entered the business and stole multiple firearms.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at 1-800-ATF-TIPS (800-283-8477). Tips can also be submitted through email at ATFTips@atf.gov or through the ReportIt ® app. All calls and tips will be kept confidential.

ATF along with our law enforcement partners are committed to ensuring our communities are safe, and that those who commit violent crimes such as this are held accountable. For more information about ATF go to www.atf.gov.

ORIGINAL POST: Just after 11:30 pm on Tuesday, August 4 the La Grange Volunteer Fire Department responded to a burning building in downtown La Grange. According to eyewitnesses, the fire was located at the S and J Hunting and Shooting Supply Shop and Hugo Volunteer Fire & Rescue, North Lenoir Fire & Rescue, Sandy Bottom Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Lenoir EMS, Lenoir County Emergency Services and Lenoir County Sheriff's Office provided assistance.