Police are currently appealing for public assistance following a break and enter at a business in Cobar last week.

Sometime between 12:30am and 3am on Thursday 30 June 2022, a man forced entry to a store on Marshall Street and fled a short time later taking approximately $2000 worth of clothing and footwear and a sum of cash.

Officers from Central North Police District were notified and commenced investigations.

As inquiries continue, police would like to speak to a man who may be able to assist with investigations.

He was last seen wearing a blue football jersey around the time of the incident. An image of the man can be seen below.

Police would also like to speak to the driver of a truck, who may be able to assist with inquiries. The truck is described as having a brown body with black stripes transporting cars.

It is believed that the male in the blue jersey exited the vehicle around 9pm in Cobar.

Anyone who may have seen a vehicle matching this description or may have information which could assist police is urged to contact Cobar Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.