Rifles, ammunition and power tools have been stolen from a rural property west of Kempsey.
Sometime between 9am and 4.45pm yesterday (Thursday 4 July 2019), an unknown number of offenders gained entry to a rural property on Bears Road, Wittitrin.
Once inside, the offenders forced entry into a safe and stole several rifles and ammunition.
An assortment of power tools, including chainsaws and line trimmers, were also taken from the property.
Detectives from Mid North Coast Police District arrived at the scene and commenced investigations.
Later that afternoon, police located a stolen white Toyota Hilux Utility in bushland near Reginald Ward Street, South Kempsey; officers then found the reported stolen power tools which have been seized for forensic examination.
As investigations continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Kempsey Police Station on (02) 6561 6199 or contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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.
