Federal and local authorities are asking anyone with information in connection with a bag of stolen handguns recovered from an apartment complex dumpster to step forward.

According to authorities, a man rummaging through a dumpster outside of his King’s Court Condos apartment at 99 Cluff Crossing on June 9 discovered a duffel bag containing seven handguns and ammunition.

After the weapons had been turned over to police, local authorities used the serial numbers on the guns to confirm that they had been reported stolen from Barrow’s Trading Post in Queechee, Vt., on June 1.

According to police, a total of 16 guns were stolen from the federally licensed gun dealer along with a quantity of ammunition during the burglary.

Under investigation by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, federal authorities are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the arrests of those involved in the burglary. Wayne Barrows, owner of the store, has offered an additional reward of $500, police said.

Authorities are encouraging anyone with information to contact the Burlington, Vt., ATF office at (802) 865-4020, the Salem Police Department at 893-1911 or the Southern New Hampshire Crimeline at 893-6600.