Phoenix Police Seek Help After Suspects Crash Stolen Car Into Gun Store

Two masked suspects flee with rifles after crashing stolen car into Phoenix gun store

Two masked men are on the loose in North Phoenix after a high-impact commercial burglary that saw a stolen vehicle used to smash into a local firearm retailer. The suspects successfully made off with two rifles and ammunition before fleeing the scene on foot, leaving local law enforcement searching for answers regarding the potential use of the stolen high-powered weapons.

According to reporting from fox10phoenix.com, the incident was preceded by a vehicle theft earlier in the year. Phoenix Police Sergeant Sheree Lee noted that the suspects first stole a vehicle from an apartment complex located near 19400 North Cave Creek Road around 12:30 a.m. on March 27.

The execution of the burglary mirrored a cinematic stunt. Lee described how the suspects used the stolen vehicle to strike the gun store, essentially shattering the building to gain entry. Once the structure was breached, the two individuals grabbed two rifles and a quantity of ammunition and exited the premises.

Police seek public assistance to identify suspects

Investigators are currently working to identify two males dressed in dark clothing. While the suspects wore masks that obscured their faces, police have released specific details regarding their attire to help narrow the search.

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One suspect wore clothing featuring the word “Cali.”
The second suspect wore Nike shoes and clothing with white writing.
Both suspects were wearing long-sleeve clothing, which Sergeant Lee noted was unusual given the warmer weather at the time of the incident.

The theft of high-powered weaponry poses a significant public safety risk. Because the intended use of the stolen rifles remains unknown, the Phoenix Police Department is treating the case with high priority. The department is specifically looking for anyone who may have observed these individuals in the North Phoenix area or anyone who may have encountered a rifle in their household that they cannot account for.

“So at this time, they’re still outstanding, obviously, but we’re trying to see if anybody saw these people in the area or know who they could be,” said Sergeant Lee.

The community is being encouraged to use the Silent Witness program to provide information. This service allows individuals to submit tips while remaining completely anonymous. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to the identification of the two individuals involved in the burglary.

Information can be shared by calling Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS or 480-TESTIGO for Spanish-speaking callers. Tips are also accepted online through the official silentwitness.org portal.