$11K Reward Offered to Help Identify Suspects in Commercial Burglary of Gun Store

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Fairfax County – The United States Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, Detectives from our Major Crimes Bureau and the National Shooting Sports Foundation are partnering together and asking for the community’s help in identifying the suspects who stole more than 50 firearms in an overnight burglary. 

The burglary occurred on Saturday, Apr. 29, between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. at Dominion Defense, 7200 Fullerton Road, Springfield. Four masked men were seen on security footage working together to gain entry into the business through a small opening above the door. Three of the four men stole 53 firearms, which were a combination of long guns and handguns. The fourth subject remained outside as a lookout. The suspects left in a gray Acura four-door sedan with no front license plate.

“ATF will continue to collaborate with our partners by offering our investigative and analytical resources to ensure that the stolen firearms are recovered as quickly as possible.,” ATF Washington Field Division Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Weddel said. “More often than not, stolen firearms are used in a crime of violence that often leads to someone being injured or killed. Therefore, we call upon the community to provide any additional information that will assist us in locating and holding all involved accountable for this criminal act.”

Detectives are asking anyone with information regarding this incident or others to call our detectives at our West Springfield Police District at 703-644-7377. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Solvers by phone – 1-866-411-TIPS (866-411-8477), and by web –Click HERE. Download the ‘P3 Tips’ App and follow the steps to “Fairfax Co Crime Solvers”. Anonymous tipsters are eligible for cash rewards. Please leave contact information if you wish for a detective to follow up with you. 

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