Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Sequatchie, Tenn. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the trade association for the firearms industry, have announced a combined reward of up to $8,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the burglary of Mountain Mart FFL, located at 4351 Hwy 150, Sequatchie, TN, 37374.

On December 18, 2021, at approximately 1:55 a.m., an unidentified suspect wearing all camouflage, removed the window screen and burglar bars that covered the rear window of the business and entered while the store was closed. Once inside, the suspect began loading firearms into a black bag and re-exited the store through the rear window. The suspect stole a total of 28 firearms, which included 25 handguns and three rifles, and a micro conversion kit for a GLOCK pistol totaling $11,510. The suspect is described as a white male.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Department and ATF are working together on this investigation.

“ATF is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to apprehend the suspect who is responsible for this crime before he can commit future crimes,” said ATF Nashville Field Division Special Agent in Charge Mickey French.

Anyone with information about this incident or identification of the individuals involved are asked to contact the ATF. Call 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477), email ATFTips@atf.gov or submit information anonymously via www.Reportit.com. Anyone with any information can also email the Marion County Sheriff’s Department investigators at marybethschindel@marioncosheriff.com, mattblansett@marioncosheriff.com or call 423-942-2525.

ATF works closely with members of the firearms industry to curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms. ATF is the lead federal law enforcement agency with jurisdiction involving firearms and violent crimes and regulates the firearm industry. More information about ATF and its programs is available at www.atf.gov. Follow @ATFNashville on Twitter for ATF news in Tennessee and Alabama.