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Mobile police said 20-year-old, Leon Carson III has been identified as a suspect for the Parkway Pawn and Gun burglary that took place on Sept. 9th.

(Mobile Police Department)

A suspect has been identified in a recent Mobile firearm theft could be worth $5,000, the Mobile Police Department has announced.

Police said 20-year-old, Leon Carson III has been identified as a suspect for the Parkway Pawn and Gun burglary.

On Sept. 9, Parkway Pawn and Gun at 2669 Dauphin Island Parkway was burglarized. It's unclear exactly how many weapons were taken: According to the MPD it is estimated to be approximately 17, and investigators are "conducting an inventory to determine the exact number of firearms stolen."

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is offering a reward of up to $2,500 in the case, and that amount is being matched by the National Shooting Sports Foundation. According to the MPD, that firearms industry trade association offers matching rewards in conjunction with the ATF in an effort to "curb the criminal acquisition and misuse of firearms."

According to the MPD, "Anyone with information about this crime should contact the ATF at 800-ATF-GUNS (1-800-283-4867) or the Mobile Police Department at 251-208-7211. Information can also be sent to ATF via the mobile app www.reportit.com by using the Nashville field division as the location.