Thief Stole .22 Magnum From Gun Show In Parkland

PARKLAND, WA - Of all the places to commit a crime, a room full of armed people probably isn't the best place to do it. But according to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, a man recently stole a .22 magnum from a gun show in Parkland right in front of a gun dealer.

The theft happened July 29 around noon at the Tacoma Gun Show at the Marymount Event Center along 152nd Street East. The thief apparently spent some time browsing guns at one vendor's table, asking a number of questions about the firearms.

Then, all of a sudden, he grabbed a North American Arms .22 magnum off the table and ran to the exit. The thief was seen leaving the gun show on a black bicycle. He is described as a man in his late 20s or early 30s, of average height and weight, and was wearing an olive green shirt and hat at the time of the robbery.

If you know the suspect, contact the Pierce County Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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