Thieves made off with dozens of handguns and rifles in brazen heist at Livermore gun shop.
The owner of East Bay Firearms, Damon Butts, reported a significant loss after thieves smashed their way into the store on October 25th. The incident caused around $40,000 in damages and resulted in the theft of numerous firearms, leaving Butts stunned upon his arrival.
Butts has previously dealt with similar incidents, having shot down an armed robber two years ago. Nonetheless, he has invested heavily in upgrading security measures to prevent future break-ins. "We're back in business, and we're doing well," he said, attributing the store's return to improved security, facility enhancements, and cutting-edge technology.
According to Butts, the police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) are actively working on apprehending the perpetrators. However, as of Saturday, neither the stolen goods nor the suspects had been caught.
Butts stressed that his store operates responsibly and takes necessary precautions. He has since put in place a range of new security features, including street bollards, motion sensors, and enhanced cameras, to bolster protection against repeat offenders.
Despite the incident, Butts expressed confidence that these measures will deter future break-ins, allowing the store to continue operating safely and securely.
The owner of East Bay Firearms, Damon Butts, reported a significant loss after thieves smashed their way into the store on October 25th. The incident caused around $40,000 in damages and resulted in the theft of numerous firearms, leaving Butts stunned upon his arrival.
Butts has previously dealt with similar incidents, having shot down an armed robber two years ago. Nonetheless, he has invested heavily in upgrading security measures to prevent future break-ins. "We're back in business, and we're doing well," he said, attributing the store's return to improved security, facility enhancements, and cutting-edge technology.
According to Butts, the police and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) are actively working on apprehending the perpetrators. However, as of Saturday, neither the stolen goods nor the suspects had been caught.
Butts stressed that his store operates responsibly and takes necessary precautions. He has since put in place a range of new security features, including street bollards, motion sensors, and enhanced cameras, to bolster protection against repeat offenders.
Despite the incident, Butts expressed confidence that these measures will deter future break-ins, allowing the store to continue operating safely and securely.
he's already been through this before and now they got hit again lol how many times does it take for ppl to get the hint 
anyway im glad he invested in new security stuff tho i mean who doesn't love a good street bollard 
hopefully those thieves don't find their way back i wanna see them caught ASAP 
the police and atf are on it tho so fingers crossed they catch 'em soon 
Gun shop thieves think they can just 'blast' off with all that loot and not get caught 
at least the prices are always stable 
, I mean what's wrong with people these days? Thieves smashing into a store like it's their own backyard 
. And they got away with all that firepower too! Guns don't fall off the shelf easily you know, it's gotta be some really clever (or crazy) thieves 
. If you can afford to invest in your business, you should do so 
. And Damon Butts knows what he's talking about, he's been through this before and has upgraded his security to prevent future incidents 
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. I mean, the police and ATF are doing their part, but sometimes you need a little extra help from your customers too 
. Anyway, I'm glad Damon is taking matters into his own hands and investing in new security measures 
. It's about time someone took a stand against these brazen thieves 
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. the owner is super upset about it, especially since they had already upgraded their security measures after a similar incident 2 years ago 
. but, im glad to hear that the police and ATF are on the case and trying to catch the bad guys 
. i mean, it's just common sense to take security seriously, especially with guns involved 
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Can't believe how easy it is for thieves to just barge into a gun shop and make off with all those firearms 
. And to make matters worse, they're not even caught yet? Like, what's the hold up? 
. It's like, you can have all the fancy tech in the world, but if the cops aren't on top of it, it's not gonna make a difference 
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, he's been through this before and has taken steps to improve security 
, it shows he cares about his customers and employees 
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, but I'm glad Butts is optimistic 
. It's just another reminder that we gotta stay vigilant and look out for each other 
what kinda new tech r they using now? 
are those cameras smart cameras or watever? 
and btw, why didnt the police catch the suspects yet? 
anywayz, hope Damon Butts gets his stuff back 
. Don't get me wrong, the $40k in damages is crazy, but it's not like it's going to stop people who are desperate enough to break into a gun shop 
. Just seems like a bunch of fancy buzzwords to me 
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. Can't they do their job? It's not like these guys are invisible 
. I hope whoever stole those guns and rifles gets caught and faces the consequences 
. We should all be following his lead 
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- those bollards, motion sensors, and enhanced cameras are gonna make it super hard for any wannabe thieves to get in 
. The dude's got spirit! 
I'm rooting for him and the police to catch these bad guys ASAP 
. It's not ideal that it took them this long, but at least they're on it 
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. I guess they wanted to make an example out of themselves or something 
? Ugh, I need a break from this news...
. I'm all for responsible gun ownership, but come on! Can't these thieves just find a legit way to make a living? 
. Fingers crossed they catch these thieves soon! 
. it's all about being prepared and staying one step ahead of these thieves