Almost 80 firearms were stolen from a Port Orange gun shop as Hurricane Matthew stormed up the east coast of Florida, according to federal law enforcement officials.

  • 79 guns stolen from Florida Gun Exchange during Hurricane Matthew
  • Investigators say gun shop was without power at the time
  • A $5,000 reward is being offered
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The theft of the 70 guns occurred sometime between 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7 and 11 a.m. Saturday Oct. 8 at Florida Gun Exchange at 5811 Ridgewood Ave. in Port Orange.

The business was without power because of Hurricane Matthew, the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives said in a news release.

The theft is being investigated by the ATF and the Port Orange Police Department.

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the ATF at (800) ATF-GUNS or Port Orange Police at (386) 506-5800.