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Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Reward Notice

Contact: Corey Ray, ATF Public Information Officer
www.atf.gov
For Immediate Release
Tuesday, November 15, 2022

Reward for Information on Gun Thefts in Surry and Yadkin County

Break-Ins at Separate Businesses Believed To Be Related

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives today announced a reward of up to $5,000 for information on two separate burglaries occurring at businesses in Surry and Yadkin County.

On Oct. 31, investigators responded to a burglary at Foothills Firearms and Ammo, located at 724 South State Street in Yadkinville. Suspects used a vehicle to crash through the front of the business and left with multiple firearms. The vehicle used in the burglary is believed to be stolen.

On Nov. 7, investigators responded to a similar theft at Red Oak Outfitters LLC, located at 108 Lola Lane in Pilot Mountain. During this burglary, suspects also used a vehicle to crash into the business and left with multiple firearms. The vehicle used in the break-in is also believed to have been stolen.

ATF is working with the Yadkinville Police Department, the N.C. State Bureau of Investigations, the Pilot Mountain Police Department, and the Winston Salem Police Department on this ongoing investigation. Anyone with information about these thefts should contact ATF at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477). Information can also be sent to ATFTips@atf.gov, or through ATF’s website at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-tips. All tips will remain anonymous.

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