Crime & Safety

Stolen Vehicle Rams Into Gun Store, 9 Guns Stolen: Wolcott Police

Police are asking for assistance in identifying the suspect(s).

WOLCOTT, CT — The police department is investigating after someone in a stolen vehicle rammed into the front of Sportsmans Outpost and ended up stealing nine handguns, police said.

At 5:24 a.m. Friday, police received a burglary alarm call from 415 Wolcott Road and officer arrived wiothin 30 seconds, police said.

"He found that a small blue car, later determined to be stolen from Bristol Ct., rammed into the front of Sportsmans Outpost, breaking apart the front entrance," police said. "It was later learned that 9 handguns had been stolen. We are reviewing video footage from several sources. If anyone has any information concerning this burglary contact Detective Rob Virgulto at 203-879-1414."

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