Police said 19 semi-auto shotguns, 2 assault rifles, and 2 hunting rifles were stolen from a semi-trailer.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are searching for the suspects who stole several dozen guns from a semi-trailer at Bass Pro in northeast Memphis.
Officers responded to the theft about 6:00 a.m. Monday, June 14, 2021 at the Bass Pro store in the 600 block of Macon Road. Police said 19 semi-auto shotguns, 2 assault rifles, and 2 hunting rifles were stolen from a semi-trailer.
Police said surveillance video showed three vehicles involved in the theft: a 2013 silver Kia Sorento, a silver Infiniti G35, and a light brown or gold sedan.
In a statement to Local 24 News, Bass Pro said, "We are working closely with law enforcement. Because their investigation is ongoing, we will defer all questions to them at this time. Bass Pro Shops also does not comment on security measures."
Memphis Police, the ATF, and the FBI are investigating. Anyone with information is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-2274 (CASH).
Theft From Semi-Trailer
Bass Pro
6140 MaconRd
Report #2106005583ME
MEMPHIS, TN – On June 14, 2021, at 6:00 am, MPD responded to a theft from Semi-trailer at 6041 Macon Road (Bass Pro Shop). Bass Pro Shop was able to locate video of the (3) three vehicles used during the theft. 23 Long Guns were stolen; 2 Assault Rifles, 2 Hunting Rifles, and 19 Semi-Auto Shotguns. All stolen firearms have been entered into NCIC.
The Memphis Police Department, FBI, and ATF are jointly investigating this case. Additional information is requested to help identify the suspects.
No suspect description is available. The three suspect vehicles are described below.
#1:) 2013 Silver Kia Sorento
#2:) Unknown Light Brown or Gold Sedan
#3:) Silver Infiniti G35 (unknown year)
No arrests have been made at this point, and additional information is being requested. This is an ongoing investigation.
Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at 528-CASH. You will be given a secret ID number, and your identification will remain completely anonymous.
You can also submit your tip at http://www.crimestopmem.org, where you will be able to review wanted fugitives and safely send investigators any helpful information on the suspect or suspects responsible for this crime. You can submit anonymous tips from our free and secure mobile app by searching your app store for “P3 Tips”.
If an arrest is made, you could be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2000 from Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County, Inc.
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Posted by Memphis Police Department est.1827 on Wednesday, June 16, 2021
