JPD seeks public’s help after burglary with guns, camping gear stolen

  • By Juneau Empire
  • Monday, March 13, 2017 7:54am
  • News

The Juneau Crime Line and Juneau Police Department are seeking the public’s help in finding a burglar who stole more than $2,500 in firearms and camping gear.

On March 1, at about 350 p.m., a resident in the 1100 Block of A Street in Juneau reported his home had been burglarized, according to a press release from Juneau Police Department Lt. Scott Erickson. The resident said that while he was out of town on vacation between Jan. 20 and Feb. 28, the home was broken into. Four firearms, camping gear, planting equipment, and gear bags for camping were stolen. The total value of the property was estimated to be over $2,500.

Anyone with information is encouraged to log on to the Juneau Crime Line Web site and report their tip. You can also call JPD at 500-0600. You may be eligible for a reward.

Crime Line is a non-profit organization composed of a cross-section of the community and is designed to aid police agencies in their investigations. Tipsters are guaranteed anonymity and given a number when claiming a reward of up to $2,000.00. If you have information on this or any other crime, log on to http://juneaucrimeline.com.

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