Dozens Of Long Guns, Handguns Stolen From Springfield Gun Shop: Police

SPRINGFIELD, VA — Federal and local law enforcement officials are asking for help in identifying four masked men who stole more than 50 firearms from a Springfield gun store last weekend.

The burglary of Dominion Defense, at 7200 Fullerton Road in Springfield, occurred between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Saturday, April 29, according to the Fairfax County Police Department.

Police are offering an $11,000 cash reward to anyone who offers information that helps to identify the suspects. Fairfax County police are working with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive and the National Shooting Sports Foundation in their investigation of the burglary.

Three masked men were seen on security footage getting into the business through a small opening above the door, police said. After getting into the gun store, the suspects stole 53 firearms — a combination of long guns and handguns, according to police. A fourth masked men remained outside as a lookout.

The suspects left the gun store in a gray Acura four-door sedan with no front license plate.

“More often than not, stolen firearms are used in a crime of violence that often leads to someone being injured or killed,” ATF Washington Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel said in a statement Thursday. “Therefore, we call upon the community to provide any additional information that will assist us in locating and holding all involved accountable for this criminal act.”

Anyone with information about the burglary can call the FCPD’s West Springfield Station at 703-644-7377. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone at 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), or by web.