Frank Lewis

PDT Staff Writer

With all the controversy surrounding gun control issues and keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, some lawbreakers are still utilizing the same old method they have always used — stealing guns from private owners. A residence on Ohio 776 in Beaver discovered it was the target of thieves Saturday.

Taken in that entry were a 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, valued at $400; a 50-caliber stainless steel muzzleloader, valued at $350; a 12-gauge pump shotgun, valued at $450; a .243 bolt-action stainless steel rifle, valued at $600, and a 9 millimeter semi-automatic pistol, valued at $400.

In addition to the guns, thieves took a check book, as well as inhalers, blood pressure medicines, and heart medicine, with a value of $1,500; a 12-inch television, valued at $100, and Nikon binoculars, valued at $250.

Frank Lewis may be reached at 740-353-3101, ext. 252, or at flewis@civitasmedia.com.