<p>A federal agency and trade association are offering thousands of dollars in rewards for information that could lead them to suspects involved in burglarizing a Greenwood gun shop.</p>
<p>The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, a trade association for the firearms industry, are looking for information that could lead to the arrest and conviction of people involved in the burglary of Atkinson Firearms, 545 Christy Drive, Greenwood.</p>
<p>Together, the agencies are offering up to $5,000, according to a news release from the bureau.</p>[sc:text-divider text-divider-title="Story continues below gallery" ]
<p>Suspects forced their way into the gun shop at 9 p.m. Nov. 12 and took nine guns, the news release said.</p>
<p>The suspects will likely face federal charges, as the gun shop is federally licensed, which gives the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives jurisdiction, said Suzanne Dabkowski, a spokeswoman with the bureau.</p>
<p>The bureau is investigating the case with the Greenwood Police Department. Police officials said Tuesday they would not release most information because the investigation is active and the bureau is releasing pertinent information.</p>
<p>Anyone with information about this crime should contact ATF at 1-800-ATF-GUNS (800-283-4867). Information can also be sent to <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>, or through ATF’s website at <a href="http://www.atf.gov/contact/atftips">www.atf.gov/contact/atftips</a>.</p>
<p>Tips can be submitted anonymously using the Reportitapp or by visiting <a href="http://www.reportit.com">www.reportit.com</a>.</p>
