Our story begins on January 18th 2008 at
approximately 19:34 with 6 individuals entering the Family Indoor
Shooting Range to sell a rifle that the young man stated belonged to his
departed father. The couple accepted the assistant managers offer and
the transaction was completed. The following day the store manager as
well as the stores security manager reviewed the transaction and had the
firearm's serial number and description checked by a visiting
Cumberland PD officer. Sure enough the rifle was stolen from a home in
Henry County. The security manager reviewed the DVR video with all
employees so they could watch for the person(s) return as well as
internal company training.On Sunday
Jan 20th at approximately 15:54 the Sunday assistant manager was offered
three rifles to purchase by a two young men, a young lady as well 3
other males in the group. The manager believed he recognized the young
man and lady - he contacted the owner in her office who at the time was
having a meeting with the companies security director. a Family Indoor
Shooting Range representative contacted 911 to report the possible
criminal activity and IMPD's finest quickly responded to the call.
After verifying that the three firearms had
also been stolen all 6 individuals were detained and handcuffed. As a
side note at least one of the gun sellers had an outstanding felony
warrant.
All individuals were transported to Cumberland
PD to wait on the Henry county detective to arrive.
The other group of four males who came with the
suspects on Friday will be sought for questioning as well. The security
department for the Family Indoor Shooting Range provided copy's of
the detailed DVR surveillance videos to the appropriate Local and
Federal authorities. It is obvious the suspects
are not aware, the theft from a Federal Licensed Firearms dealer
thru robbery , burglary or conversion is a Federal felony. |
