Appeal for information following theft of firearm in Baradine

Police are appealing for public assistance as they investigate the theft of a firearm from a property in Baradine.

Between 7pm on Wednesday, April 16 and 1pm on Saturday, April 19, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District commenced an investigation, following reports that a .223 calibre Remington rifle had been stolen from a property on Creenaunes Lane, Baradine.

Police were told the home was broken into and the rifle was stolen from a vehicle on the property.

The owner was given a firearms licence notice of suspension and seized the remaining firearms.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Coonabarabran Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000.Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.