Talladega Sheriff Seeks Tips on Stolen Historic Firearms

0:00It's April 30th. You're listening to Birmingham News today, AI-powered local news. Talladega County Sheriff's Office is hunting for thieves who hit a home on Horn's Lake Road and swiped to family's priceless collection of historic firearms. Crime stoppers is putting up $5,000 for tips that lead to arrests and getting the guns back. This burglary gutted their safe full of rare heirlooms from World War I and II. It all went down sometime between April 13th and 20th, with cops starting the probe on April 21st. The hall included classics like The M1 Garand, M14, Lee Enfield, and 0.303 Caliber, plus a custom 1903 Springfield, the family built themselves. They also grabbed the 1930s Remington Police Revolver, assorted shotguns, rifles, handguns, AK-47, AR-15, SKS, and thousands of bucks and ammo. These aren't just weapons to the family. Their chairs pieces pass down through generations, holding deep sentimental value, losing them

1:04feels like erasing history from their lives, and folks around here are fired up about protecting local legacies like this. No suspects and custody yet, but investigators are urging anyone with info to step up. The case is wide open, and that reward can make a real difference in cracking in. If you've heard whispers or seen something shady, hit up crime stoppers at 2-1-5-stop, that's 3-3-4-2-1-5-7-8-6. 7. Your call could bring these treasures home.