$5,000 Reward Offered in Thornville Burglary
THORNVILLE, Ohio – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), in partnership with the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification and arrest of the individual(s) responsible for a burglary at Highpoint Outfitters, a federally licensed firearms dealer located at 14860 State Route 13, Thornville, Ohio.
During the early morning hours of July 5, 2026, four male suspects used a stolen Ford F-150 pickup truck made multiple attempts to successfully ram through the exterior wall of the business to gain entry. Once inside, the suspects stole 33 firearms, including 27 handguns, five rifles, one shotgun, one short-barreled rifle (SBR), and four firearm suppressors.
After the burglary, the suspects fled in a waiting getaway vehicle driven by a female accomplice. Investigators are seeking information regarding a 2021–2024 Toyota Camry believed to have been used in the crime. The vehicle is described as having a large dent on the front passenger-side door.
The burglary is being investigated by the ATF Columbus Field Division and the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).
Anyone who has information about this incident should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Individuals may also email ATFTips@atf.gov, or contact ATF through its website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. Tips may also be submitted to ATF using the ReportIt® app, available on both Google Play and the Apple App Store, or by visiting www.reportit.com.
Additionally, Tips can be submitted to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigations at 1-855-BCI-OHIO or online at https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Individuals-and-Families/Victims/Submit-a-Tip/BCI-Investigations.
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.
Suspect #1
Male, wearing a black hoodie that has a zippered pocket on the left arm, black Jeans, black gym shoes, carrying a light blue backpack.
Suspect #2
Male, wearing black and gray camo pants, a black hoodie with a skull on the front, and a white ski mask.
Suspect #3
Male, wearing a gray hoodie, jeans, New Balance gym shoes, black balaclava, and wears glasses
Suspect #4
Male, wearing a white hoodie with an emblem on the front, jeans, pink mask, green and black Nike shoes, carrying a gray backpack.
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