Guns, deer mount taken during Toponas burglary
Steamboat Springs — Guns and a unique deer mount are among the items taken from a home during a burglary in Toponas.
The burglary was reported Tuesday, and it is thought to have occurred sometime between April 7 and 16. The home is at Colorado Highways 131 and 134.
Routt County Undersheriff Ray Birch wrote in an email that the garage door to the home had been kicked in.
Among the items taken was a trophy deer antler mount. Birch said the item is unique and was mounted in 1949. The deer has 13 points on each antler.
Five guns were taken, as well. Those were a 12-gauge shotgun, two .22 rifles, one .30-30 rifle and a .308 rifle.
Among the other items taken was a toolbox with tools, a battery charger and two cordless drills.
No suspects have been identified.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Jake Carlson at 970-870-5503.
People also can call Routt County Crime Stoppers at 970-870-6226. Callers can remain anonymous.
To reach Matt Stensland, call 970-871-4247 or email mstensland@SteamboatToday.com
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