Pricy WWI era machine gun kept in Bay Shore stolen

Detectives say the inoperable World War I era machine gun was stolen from the roof of the Bay Shore Marine Corps League Detachment on Sunrise Highway.

News 12 Staff

Feb 20, 2023, 2:09 PM

Updated 674 days ago

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Police are trying to track down whoever is responsible for the unusual heist in Bay Shore of a pricy antique gun.
Detectives say the inoperable World War I era Maxim MG 08 machine gun was stolen from the roof of the Bay Shore Marine Corps League Detachment on Sunrise Highway.
The theft was reported on Saturday and the search continues Monday. The gun is worth about $20,000.
Anyone with information is asked to call Suffolk Crime Stoppers at 1-800-220-TIPS.