WESTLAKE, Ohio – Police report that two suspects are in custody in connection with a Westlake gun store break-in that occurred shortly after midnight on Sept. 13.

A 16-year-old is accused of using a hammer to break a glass window of Westlake Classic Firearms and stealing 10 handguns and two rifles from display cases before leaving the scene in less than one minute, according to a police department press release.

The business owner reported the break-in the following day after noticing a ladder leaning up against the business with broken glass underneath. Investigating officers and detectives collected evidence, including the hammer left by the suspect.

DNA obtained from the hammer led officers to a 16-year-old Cleveland male who had prior convictions, according to a police statement. Th

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