Flatbed Truck Recovered After Gun Shop Heist Near New Castle

NEW CASTLE, DELAWARE — State and local police investigating a major heist at a gun shop near New Castle have recovered a flatbed truck believed to have been used in the commission of the crime, authorities confirmed on May 28, 2024.

The incident occurred when suspects utilized the heavy-duty vehicle to breach the gun shop's security boundaries, allowing them to gain entry and steal an undisclosed number of firearms. The scale of the theft has prompted significant concern among law enforcement and federal agencies, including the ATF, due to the high risk of stolen weapons entering the illegal market.

While the truck has been recovered and is undergoing forensic processing for DNA and fingerprint evidence, the suspects remain at large, and the stolen weapons have not yet been recovered. Authorities are asking the public for any tips regarding suspicious flatbed truck activity or individuals attempting to sell firearms illegally in the region.