Vic Ryckaert

vic.ryckaert@indystar.com

Thieves rammed a pickup truck through a door and made off with 10 guns from Gander Mountain in Indianapolis' Castleton neighborhood early Tuesday, police said.

The thieves smashed through a rear overhead door and stole rifles and shotguns from the sporting goods store at 5702 E. 86th St. shortly before 3 a.m., said Sgt. Kendale Adams, a spokesman for the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

The thieves took eight long guns and two shotguns, Adams said. They fled in the vehicle, which should have heavy front-end damage.

Thieves have rammed their way into gun stores before in Indianapolis. In December 2014, four juveniles and an adult were arrested after police say they crashed a stolen van into and stole guns from Law Enforcement Firearms, 2619 Shelby St.

In November 2014, thieves stole more than 30 firearms after ramming a vehicle through the door of Wide Open Arms, 3722 E. Raymond St.

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Call IndyStar reporter Vic Ryckaert at (317) 444-2701. Follow him on Twitter:@vicryc.