State Police Union Offers $1,000 Reward for Return of Assault Rifle, Other Items Stolen from Member of Command Staff’s State Vehicle.

There is dismay in the leadership and ranks of the Connecticut State Police over the weekend theft from a police vehicle of a high-powered rifle, ammunition and other items. The Connecticut State Police Union has offered a $1,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of the lost items.

A press release from the union confirms that the vehicle from which the weapon was stolen was driven by a member of the State Police Command Staff, “and not a member of the State Police Union. we understand the importance of providing our assistance and support due to the dangerous circumstances.”

The release reveals that in addition to the assault rifle, other stolen “items include, but are not limited to, a plastic container containing 70 rounds of .45 nd .223 caliber ammunition, two sets of body armor (one with velcro ‘State Police’ patches on the front and back of the vest, a ‘State Police’ raid jacket, a black straight baton with black plastic holder, and a black gas mask.”

The union asks that anyone with information contact Detective Dan Bruell of Troop D in Danielson at 860-779-4900. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may call the union at 860-568-0500.