Lockdown at Joint Base Lewis-McChord Lifted

(Editor's note: This comes from the Public Affairs Office at Joint Base Lewis-McChord)

Approximately 100 soldiers from one company within the 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division have been released from restriction and allowed to return to their current residences as of 5:45 p.m.

The Army’s Criminal Investigation Command (CID) continues investigating the theft of the weapon accessories, which include weapon sights, night vision devices, optics, etc., totaling more than $600,000.

CID has also offered a $10,000 reward for further information regarding the case. Persons with information regarding to and leading to the retrieval of the missing items can contact CID at 253-967-3151 or contact the Military Police at 253-967-7112.

“The Army takes property accountability very seriously,” said Col. Michael Getchell, Commander of the 4th Stryker Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. “These restrictions have been an integral part of the investigation, and it is the professional response the American taxpayer expects when over $600,000 worth of Army equipment is suspected to be stolen.”