Hartford Man Charged in Theft of Firearms from South Windsor Warehouse
A federal complaint filed against Shameik Camara, 32, of Hartford, accuses him of stealing 50 firearms from a South Windsor warehouse in August 2021.
According to the complaint, Camara, a previously convicted felon, possessed one of the stolen firearms at the time of his arrest. Two additional stolen firearms have been recovered by law enforcement.
The theft occurred at R&L Carriers, a national freight shipping company with a warehouse located at 540 Sullivan Avenue in South Windsor. Despite R&L employees being aware of the theft shortly after it occurred in mid-August, they did not notify law enforcement. Officials at R&L carriers reported the theft to law enforcement on September 16, 2021.
Camara was arrested yesterday and appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robert A. Richardson in Hartford. He was released on a $100,000 bond with a follow-up bond hearing scheduled for November 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Camara is charged with receipt and possession of items from an interstate shipment, possession of firearms by a felon, and possession of stolen firearms. Each charge carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years. The investigation is being conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), and the South Windsor Police Department.
Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact investigators immediately at 860-935-8080 or call 888-ATF-TIPS (888-283-8477), or send an email to ATFTips@atf.gov. A combined reward of up to $10,000 has been announced for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of persons involved in this theft of firearms.
Defendant: Shameik Camara, 32, of Hartford, CT
Criminal Charges: Receipt and possession of items from an interstate shipment, possession of firearms by a felon, and possession of stolen firearms
City and State: Hartford, CT
Exact Date: August 2021
Sentence or Outcome: Released on a $100,000 bond with a follow-up bond hearing scheduled for November 1 at 10:30 a.m.
Dollar Amounts: $100,000 bond, up to $10,000 reward
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Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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