INVESTIGATIONS are continuing after a firearm was stolen during an aggravated break and enter of a home in the Orana region.
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About 2am on Saturday, September 28, the occupant of a home on Montefiores Street at Wellington confronted two men who had broken into the house.
The woman suffered a minor injury when she was shoved to the face as the men fled, stealing a firearm, ammunition, jewellery, a mobile phone and car keys.
Officers attached to Orana Mid Western Police District attended the home and commenced inquiries.
The men have been described as being of Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander appearance, one about 180 centimetres tall with a lean build and unshaven, and the other a short and average build.
MAP: The street where the incident occurred
Both men were last seen wearing dark clothing with hooded jumpers.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Wellington Police Station on 6840 2099, Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.
Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.
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Nadine Morton
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Nadine Morton covers emergency services and breaking news for the Illawarra Mercury. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at nadine.morton@austcommunitymedia.com.au
