'Sensitive' US army equipment missing

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'Sensitive' US army equipment missing
From:APJanuary 08, 2012 10:49PM

THE US army says it's investigating the disappearance of "sensitive"
equipment at a joint army and air force base in Washington state.

The News Tribune of Tacoma reports that a 100-member infantry company has been locked down at Joint Base Lewis McChord while the probe is under way.

Base spokesman Matt Hinkle said the company under investigation was from the 4th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.

A spokesman Major Chris Ophardt said the missing items were weapons accessories and not weapons.

Laser sights were cited as an example.

Ophardt said the lockdown started on Wednesday and would continue until the probe is over.
Meanwhile, the company is restricted to barracks and dining areas but families can visit.

A $US10,000 ($A9800) reward has been offered for information leading to the equipment's return.
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