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Kansas woman admits stealing 7 handguns from display case

WICHITA, KAN. – A Kansas woman pleaded guilty Tuesday to prying open a display case and stealing guns from a local store, according to U.S. Attorney Stephen McAllister.

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Chaelyn Nichole Aaron, 28, Wichita, Kan., pleaded guilty of one count of theft of firearms. In her plea, she admitted the crime occurred March 28, 2018, at an Atwoods store at 6235 N. Broadway in Wichita.

Aaron went into the store and used a small red crowbar to pry open a display case. She took seven handguns from the case and left the store.

Sentencing is set for Oct. 24. She faces a penalty of up to 10 years in federal prison and a fine up to $250,000.

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