SMOLAN — Dozens of handguns, rifles, shotguns and other long guns were taken from a Smolan residence in the 100 block of South Third Street between 6 a.m. and 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, according to a report by Saline County Sheriff Roger Soldan.

Soldan said the 64-year-old homeowner had left at 6 a.m., and when he returned about 9:20 p.m., he discovered a forced entry through a back door.

Stolen from the house were 12 handguns and 34 long guns that included a mixture of rifles and shotguns, as well as an undetermined amount of ammunition for the guns. Additionally, $500 worth of $2 bills was missing.

Total value of the loss was $12,407, but Soldan said the amount of guns stolen are still being assessed. The owner has serial numbers on many of the guns, Soldan said.