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McDowell County investigators need the public’s help tracking the suspects who stole seven firearms and hundreds of rounds of ammunition from a Marion home in late December.

Michael Ray Wyatt, of 14335 U.S. 221 North, reported that someone broke into his residence and stole a Thompson Center .50-caliber muzzleloader, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, a Marlin .22-caliber rifle with scope, a Mossberg 20-gauge shotgun, a Star .380-caliber pistol, a New England Fire 20-gauge shotgun, a Winchester .22-caliber rifle with scope, more than 700 rounds of ammo, two backpacks, a wallet, coins and a handheld radio with a total value of $1,900.

The break-in occurred sometime between 6:15 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 22.

Anyone with information concerning the crime or suspects is asked to call Detective Paul Alkire of the McDowell County Sheriff’s Office at 652-2237 or McDowell County Crimestoppers at 65-CRIME (652-7463). Now, you can also text your information to Crimestoppers. Text MCDOWELLTIPS to 274637 (CRIMES). With Crimestoppers, your identity remains anonymous, and you could receive a cash reward.