Six Arrested in Southern California Gun Store Heist Spree

Suspects used stolen cars to ram stores, stealing over 300 firearms across nine months, authorities say.

The burglaries targeted nine gun stores, with successful heists in Murrieta, Poway, Oceanside, Riverside, Camarillo, and Orange.
Authorities recovered some stolen firearms during unrelated criminal investigations and traffic stops.
The suspects, aged 18 to 23, face up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
The thefts caused significant financial losses and property damage to the affected stores.
Federal and local law enforcement agencies collaborated on the investigation and arrests.