Warwick Police: Around 30 handguns swiped in gun store break-in

Posted 5/30/24

Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road.

Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm.

“Upon …

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Warwick Police: Around 30 handguns swiped in gun store break-in

Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm, according to police.

Warwick Beacon photo by Rory Schuler

Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2024 Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm, according to police.

Warwick Beacon photo by Rory Schuler

Posted Thursday, May 30, 2024 8:52 am

Warwick Police are investigating a major gun theft on Post Road. Around 3:52 a.m., Thursday, May 30, Warwick Police responded to RI Guns, at 1175 Post Road for an alarm, according to police.

“Upon arrival, responding Officers observed the entry doors of the business to have been smashed,” according to a Warwick Police press release distributed by Operations Bureau Commander Maj. Joel Thomas. “Inside the business, multiple gun cases appeared to have been broken into, and the contents were removed. At this time, approximately 30 handguns appear to have been taken in the break. Our Detectives are actively investigating many leads in this case and no further information will be released at this time.”