Crime & Safety

Guns Stolen From Shooting Range in Oak Forest

About 40 firearms were stolen during an overnight break-in at the Eagle Sports Range on 159th Street.

OAK FOREST, IL — Approximately 40 guns were stolen from the Eagle Sports Range overnight. Oak Forest police responded to the business at 5900 W. 159th Street at 4:30 a.m. Friday after a glass break alarm, according to a news release from the city.

A large cinder block was used to break the window at the front of the business, and inside there was a broken display case that had about 40 guns missing. The items were not found anywhere on the premises.

A video security system shows three suspects — all men wearing backpacks — entering the business and removing the firearms. They were all shown fleeing in a blue vehicle. The make and the model of the vehicle is unknown.

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Police continue to investigate as of late Friday morning.

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