About 50 pistols were stolen in a burglary at Bradford's Jewely and Pawn in Athens early this morning, police said.

The burglary occurred at the business on South Marion Street sometime between midnight and 2 a.m., Athens police Chief Floyd Johnson said.

Police began investigating around 2 a.m. when Officer Megan Meredith found one of the front windows have been broken at the store, Johnson said.

The chief said the store is still checking inventory, but at this time it's believed about 50 guns were taken.

Johnson said anyone with information about the incident should call 256-233-8700.

The department is seeking the help of the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms in the investigation.

Additional details haven't yet been released.