A weekend burglary of a sporting goods store nets thieves a large quantity of guns and ammunition.
Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney said someone gained entry to Cleve’s Marine and Sporting at 136 S. Broadway between Saturday evening and Monday morning, by forcing open a garage door and then they disabled the alarm system.
Taken in the burglary were 100-120 handguns, 8-20 semi-automatic rifles, 8-12 knives, and nearly $5,000 in ammunition.
The various caliber of ammo taken included 9-mm, .40, .45, .308, .223, and 7.62×39. $74 in cash was also taken.
As of Tuesday morning estimated loss is placed at nearly $50,000.
If you have any information concerning the burglary call Salina Police or contact Salina-Saline County Crimestoppers.