Wellington Police looking for thief(s) who stole 13 firearms
Sumner Newscow report — During the early morning hours of August 31, 2022, thieves broke into a local storage unit and stole a Polaris ATV and (13) firearms belonging to the local Wellington “Pheasants Forever” chapter, according to Wellington Police Chief Tracy Heath.
Several days later, thanks to an alert local Wellington citizen, the Polaris ATV was recovered out at Hargis Creek watershed on the south side.
“Pheasants Forever” is a national non-profit, membership-based organization with a mission to conserve pheasants, quail, and other wildlife through habitat improvements, public access, education, and conservation advocacy…..To raise funds locally for “Pheasants Forever,” the Wellington Chapter has hosted a yearly banquet where firearms and other outdoor-related items can be won and/or purchased by members.
Unfortunately, thanks to thieves, this upcoming yearly banquet may not be as successful as years past. 
Heath states:
“Are you passionate about hunting and habitat restoration?
Do you want to give back to a tradition that has given you so many memories afield?
Are you tired of thieves in our community?”
If your answer is “yes” to the above questions, Heath states, assist the Wellington Police Department and the local “Pheasants Forever” chapter with locating the stolen firearms. The stolen firearms consist of:
Browning BPS #05801ZR121
Browning BL-22, 22LR #04100ZN242
Legacy Pointer 12GA #LG12012642
Legacy Pointer 20GA #LG20008876
Benelli Montefeltro 12GA #M979730D19
Weatherby Element 12GA
Weatherby Element 20GA #RM006558
Blaser Sauer Classic 270, #C012824
Henry Golden boy 22LR #GB704867
Kimber Custom II 45ACP #K714201
Beretta APX 9mm AXC005457
Smith & Wesson M&P Shield 9mm #JDA3287
Sig Sauer P320 9mm #58H107984.
Several of the firearms have the “Pheasants Forever” logo on the grips or engraved.
If you have information about this crime, call/text your information to the Wellington/Sumner County Crimestoppers at 800-222-TIPS or P3Tips.com. Your information may lead to a reward.
