Police are appealing for information after several firearms were stolen from a home in the state’s Central West.
About 7am Saturday (7 September 2019), officers attached to Chifley Police District received reports five firearms had been stolen from a home on Lachlan Street at Cowra.
Police were told the occupant noticed a garage door to the home was partially opened, before a further check revealed two gun safes had been forced open and their contents were missing.
Five firearms, two scopes and two additional firearms bolts were reported stolen.
Detectives from Chifley Police District attended the home, where they were assisted by Bathurst Crime Scene who completed a specialist forensic examination.
As their investigations continue, they are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
Police urge anyone with information about this incident, including CCTV or dashcam footage from the area between 6.30pm Friday (6 September 2019) and 7am Saturday (7 September 2019) to contact Cowra Police Station on 6341 5099, Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
