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$5,000 reward offered for tips on stolen explosive materials from Kokomo

Posted at 11:06 AM, Feb 23, 2017
and last updated 2017-02-23 11:06:27-05

KOKOMO, Ind. – Explosive materials were stolen from a mining facility in Kokomo, and The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will offer up to a $5,000 reward for anyone who can supply information on the case.

Between Feb. 7-16, underground explosives were taken from the Martin Marietta mining facility. Those who give the Kokomo Police Department information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible, will receive the reward.

All tips in the case should be reported to the ATF at (800) 283-4867 or by email at ATFTips@atf.gov.

ATF officials are asking those who find the explosives to avoid touching them and contact local emergency services immediately.