Thieves steal guns from California store after crashing into entrance with stolen car


Thieves crashed a car into a gun store in Camarillo, California, and stole firearms from inside, authorities said.

The incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 4:20 a.m. at the Camarillo gun store located at 1780 Ventura Blvd., the Ventura County Sheriff's Office wrote on Facebook.

Officers responded to the scene and found that a blue Kia sedan had crashed into the store to gain access to the interior of the building, leaving broken glass on the floor.

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The incident occurred Monday morning at approximately 4:20 a.m. at the Camarillo Gun Store located at 1780 Ventura Blvd. (Ventura County Sheriff's Office)

Several thieves then exited the vehicle and smashed two or three display cases to steal the weapons. The exact number of weapons stolen is unclear at this time as an inventory is being conducted.

The Kia was confirmed stolen just hours before the robbery, according to the sheriff's office.

The sheriff's office said a second vehicle is believed to have been used as a getaway vehicle to flee the scene.

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Gun shop in Camarillo, California

A blue Kia sedan crashed into the store to gain access to the interior of the building. (Ventura County Sheriff's Office)

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No suspects have been arrested in connection with the robbery.

The incident remains under investigation.

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