Police are appealing for information following the break in of two businesses and a vehicle theft in Cobar earlier this year.

Officers from Central North Police District began an investigation after an unknown man stole a white van from Tindera Street, Cobar, about 11.15pm on Sunday 16 March 2025.

About 2.20am on Monday 17 March 2025, the van was seen outside a service station on Marshall and Bourke Street, Cobar.

A man forced entry to the business and stole confectionery items.

About five minutes later, the van was driven to a supermarket on Marshall Street, Cobar, where a man smashed a door and forced entry.

The man stole tobacco products and alcohol. He is described as wearing a blue hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants and black coloured sneakers.

Anyone who information on this man is urged to contact police. IMAGE: NSW Police.

Police located the vehicle burnt out in bushland near Pipeline Road, Cobar on Thursday 20 March 2025.

As investigations continue, police have released images of a man who might assist with inquiries.