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SANTA ROSA COUNTY

SHERIFF'S OFFICE

Sheriff Wendell Hall

 

PRESS RELEASE

2/12/08

 

Pawn Shop Burglarized: 17 Handguns Stolen

On 2/11/2008 , Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Deputies were dispatched to Guns and Such Pawn Shop on Stewart Street in Milton in reference to the business being burglarized. The burglary occurred sometime over the weekend while the business was closed. The owner of the pawn shop stated that entry had been gained to the business during the nighttime hours after an unknown suspect severed the phone lines, disabling the alarm system. The hinges were then cut off of the rear door with a cutting torch. Once inside, the unknown suspect/suspects removed 17 handguns of all different calibers and makes. A laser sight was also stolen. No suspect/suspects have been identified and the Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the burglary. Anyone with information concerning the burglary or the location of the stolen guns is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 437-STOP. Anyone providing information that leads to an arrest is eligible for a cash reward of up to $1000.00.

Press Release By:

Sgt. Scott Haines

Media Relations Unit

(850) 981-2136 or shaines@srso.net