ATF seeks information on stolen explosives in Louisville

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is seeking information on the theft of explosives from a Louisville construction site.

According to a release from the ATF Louisville Field Division, a reward of up to $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the theft of explosives from a storage facility at a construction site in the 9400 block of Old Bardstown Road.

The ATF says the incident is described as “a theft of explosives from an explosive magazine.” The incident occurred during the early morning hours of April 1 and the explosives were reported missing later that morning when workers discovered the explosives were missing.

Anyone with possible information is asked to contact the ATF Tipline at 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) or by texting ATFLOU to 63975. If you believe you have located the missing explosives, contact the ATF Louisville Field Office and do not attempt to move them.