Raymondville police are searching for a burglar or burglars who broke into a local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post and stole 10 World War II-era rifles.
Investigators told Action 4 News that the crime took place at VFW Post 6719 off South 3rd Street early Friday morning.
Police said a burglar or burglars stole 10 World War II-era M-1 carbine rifles.
VFW members used the rifles to perform 21-gun salutes when honoring fallen service men and women who are laid to rest.
According to the website www.gunsamerica.com, the World War II rifles can fetch between $2,995 to $1,300 dollars each.
The Willacy County Crime Stoppers are offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to the recovery of the rifles and arrested of the suspect or suspects.
Any with information about the case is asked to call Raymondville Police Department (956) 689-2441 or the Willacy County Crime Stoppers hotline at (956) 642-7463.
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