OAKLAND — As much as $15,000 in reward cash was provided Friday for info resulting in the arrest of whoever stole a rifle, Taser and gadgets Tuesday from a automobile belonging to an agent with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The theft occurred about 8:05 p.m. Tuesday close to the federal constructing at 1301 Clay St., in downtown Oakland the place the agent had parked and locked their automobile.
Among the many gadgets taken had been a Colt M4 assault rifle and a Taser X26P that had been in a locked inexperienced Pelican case, ATF officers mentioned.
Authorities had mentioned earlier that ammunition and different gadgets additionally had been taken from the automobile.
Ray Roundtree, particular agent in command of the ATF’s San Francisco Discipline Division, in asserting the reward, mentioned, “We’re the lead federal legislation enforcement company answerable for investigating firearm trafficking. ATF considers a misplaced or stolen firearm a really severe matter.
“ATF’s highest precedence is lowering violent crimes, and stolen firearms are a way wherein authorized firearms are launched into unlawful commerce. Our brokers are working diligently to verify this stuff are recovered as shortly as potential.”
Anybody with details about the theft is requested to contact ATF at 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Callers may stay nameless by sending info to [email protected] by means of ATF’s web site at www.atf.gov/contact/atftips utilizing the Reportit app or by visiting www.reportit.com.
