Two break-ins have resulted in multiple firearms being stolen from a gun store in Hillsborough.
Authorities say Liberty Guns in the Hampton Pointe shopping center has been targeted in April 4 and May 10 break-ins. In the first, authorities said “a number of handguns were stolen.” When the second break-in occurred, police said long guns were taken.
Law enforcement officials said suspects broke a window around 1 a.m. Thursday to gain entry to the store.
Hillsborough Police investigators and agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are working together on the break-ins. Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Hillsborough investigator Jon Purvis at (919) 296-9533 or via email. Anonymous tips can also be provided by calling (919) 296-9555 or through the town’s website.
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