According to a release from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), authorities are seeking the public’s help identifying suspects involved in the theft of hundreds of firearms and parts from Union Pacific freight trains in the Los Angeles area. The crimes occurred between early and mid-June and pose a serious threat to public safety, prompting a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to arrests and convictions.
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The ATF, in collaboration with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), announced the reward as part of a broader national initiative targeting firearm thefts from federally licensed dealers and distribution channels. The organizations hope the financial incentive will encourage witnesses or those with knowledge of the suspects’ identities or locations to come forward. Firearms stolen in transit often end up on the black market, raising the risk of gun violence in communities throughout Southern California and beyond.
This investigation is being carried out jointly by the ATF Los Angeles Field Division, Riverside County Sheriff’s Office – Thermal Station, the Los Angeles Police Department’s Cargo Theft Unit, and the Union Pacific Railroad Police Department. The stolen weapons and parts have not yet been recovered, and authorities believe the thefts were part of an organized effort targeting rail shipments moving through the region.
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To be eligible for the reward, individuals must provide verifiable information that directly results in an arrest and conviction. Tipsters can report anonymously through ATF’s Report It app or Crime Stoppers, but must identify themselves if they wish to claim the reward. The ATF emphasized the urgency of public cooperation in disrupting illegal firearm trafficking.
Anyone with information is urged to contact ATF at 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov or contact the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, Thermal Station, at (760) 863-8990. Information can also be reported anonymously to Riverside Sheriff’s through Crime Stoppers at (760) 341-STOP (7867) or to ATF through http://www.ReportIt.com
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
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