Police are appealing for information after the theft of a firearm in the state’s Northern Tablelands last week.
Between 9pm Thursday 20 August 2020 and 6am Friday 21 August 2020, a white Toyota Landcruiser parked in the driveway of a home on a rural property on Presbury Road, Mungindi, was stolen along with a .223 rifle and ammunition.
About 3pm on Friday 21 August 2020, the vehicle was reported to police to have been burnt out on a property on Presbury Road, Mungindi.
Officers attached to New England Police District have commenced an investigation and are appealing for any witnesses or any motorists who may have been in the area and have CCTV or dashcam vision, to come forward.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Armidale Police Station or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
New England Police District Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Roger Best, said maintaining safe-storage protocols in accordance with legislation is a vital responsibility for all firearms owners.
“Improper storage of firearms can create easy opportunities for thieves during break and enters, particularly in rural areas,” Det Ch Insp Best said.
More information about responsibilities as a firearms owner, including licences, permits; sale and purchase, and safe storage can be found at the Firearms Registry page on the NSW Police Force website: https://www.police.nsw.gov.au/online_services/firearms
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
