Tyler Police Investigate Atwood’s Burglary; Eight Rifles Taken

TYLER — Tyler police are investigating a burglary in which eight rifles were stolen from Atwood’s on WNW Loop 323, near the Highway 69 intersection. Police got the call around 4:50 Saturday morning. The store manager discovered when he arrived at work that the front glass doors had been broken out. Five suspects were observed in the store video of the incident. They stole the rifles from the gun case and tried to gain entry into another gun case. They also stole ammunition and other assorted items. If you have any information related to this crime, contact the Tyler Police Department at 903-531-1000 or Tyler-Smith County Crime stoppers at 903-597-2833.