$5K Reward Offered in Westlake Burglary
WESTLAKE, OHIO – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) are offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of individual(s) responsible for a burglary at Westlake Classic Firearms, located at 26314 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, Ohio.
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, at approximately 12:09 a.m., a suspect used a hammer to break a glass window of a Federal Firearms Licensee and forced entry. Once inside, the suspect stole ten handguns and two rifles from display cases before fleeing the scene.
This offense is being investigated by ATF’s Cleveland Field Office and the Westlake Police Department.
Anyone having 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. Tips can also be called to the Westlake Police Department Detective Bureau at 440-892-3152 or to Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463.
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.
