On October 15, 2015

Four guns stolen from West Rutland residence

WEST RUTLAND — On Oct. 6 members of the Vermont State Police responded to a call from 140 Marble St. West Rutland for a reported burglary. Resident Kevin Withington, age 36, advised that between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., while he was at work, someone unlawfully entered his house, unlocked his gun cabinet, and stole three .22 caliber rifles and one 30-30 rifle. The rifles are described below:

  • 30-30 Winchester Model 94 with a Tasco scope, leather sling, and camouflage recoil pad on the buttstock.
  • .22 Cal. Remington Model 597 autoloading with 10 round clip. Grey stock, recently purchased new from Dicks Sporting Goods. Serial Number S-00253 R-2.
  • .22 Cal. Marlin single shot.  Light brown wood stock with Tasco pellet gun scope.
  • .22 Cal. Savage single shot. Dark brown wood stock.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police at 802-773-9101.  Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www.vtips.info or text “CRIMES” (274637) to Keyword: VTIPS

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