Detectives from Strike Force Trident are appealing for public information in regard to several firearms stolen from a residence in Stuart Park.

Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Stringer said the theft occurred sometime between Sunday January 11 and Wednesday January 14.

“The owner had the firearms stored in a gun safe which was forcibly entered resulting in five rifles being stolen.

“Two Winchester 30.30 rifles, two under & over shotguns and a .308 Winchester rifle were taken from the safe.”

Detective Senior Sergeant Stringer said investigations were centred in the area of Tipperary Court in Stuart Park and in particular, on a suspicious person in the area around midday on Monday January 12.

“The male person was wearing a high visibility shirt and stated to a neighbour that he was ‘spraying weeds’.”

“Police are appealing for anyone who may have noticed a person matching this description in the area at this time to please contact them.

“Police would also like to talk to anyone with information on a white Mazda utility that was stolen from Nightcliff on January 12 and recovered in Tipperary Court on January 13.

“Anyone with any information is urged to contact Police on 131 444 or call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.”

Media Note: Image attached is an example of the stolen firearms