Posted: 10/21/2010 2:59:21 PM EDT
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This is why my safe weighs 1200lbs. Not 50...dummy... XENIA — Xenia police and the Greene County Sheriff’s Office are searching for two SWAT team weapons with at least 60 rounds of ammunition that were kept in a large case stolen from a deputy’s residence. The county’s Regional SWAT team member reported the theft to Xenia police, estimating it happened between Sunday afternoon and Wednesday morning in the Laynewood area north of Main Street. The four-foot, 50-pound, black Pelican case with the number 159 in white ink on each side and a Glock sticker was locked with at least one padlock. Inside the case was a Colt AR-15 rifle, a .223 caliber weapon and a Heckler and Koch MP-5, a .40-caliber weapon. Also inside was a scope, a silencer and two loaded magazines for the MP-5. “We’d like any information of anyone who saw anything in the last three days or if they come up with these weapons or hear of them,” said Greene County Sheriff’s Office Maj. Eric Prindle, adding that there was no forced entry into the deputy’s garage. “The deputy has lived in this home for a long time, so it is very possible (a thief) knew a deputy was there.” Authorities say anyone with information should call the anonymous tip line at (937) 562-4819. The sheriff’s office is offering a reward for the equipment or information that results in its return. The value of the kit is between $5,000 and $8,000. Prindle said Xenia police is conducting the investigation of the theft while the Sheriff’s Office is handling an administrative review of the deputy’s actions. “Guns get stolen in residential burglaries every day, but not these and not from us, not from law enforcement,” Prindle said. “We want to make sure that he took diligence in protecting that weapon. “There are some questions we have. He’s got to answer to us and we have to answer to the community.” |
