Authorities are offering a $5,000 reward for information in connection with a Feb. 6 theft of almost 40 firearms at a Calhoun County business.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), working with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and the National Shooting Sports Foundation, have announced a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction for those responsible for the theft of firearms from 144 Pawn and Jewelry on Alabama 144.

Authorities say the Alexandria business was broken into and approximately 39 firearms were reported stolen. Investigators are still in the process of determining the exact number stolen.

ATF is offering half the reward, while the NSSF will match it as part of an initiative to investigate thefts from federally licensed firearms retailers. Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at 1-800-283-4867 or the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at (256) 236-6600.

Information can also be sent to ATF via the mobile app www.reportit.com by using the Nashville field division as the location.