An investigation has been launched by the Central West Police District after a firearm robbery took place at Owens Rural Supplies in Condobolin in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Officers from the Central West Police District determined that the break and enter took place just after 3am on Tuesday 27 September 2022, when three males wearing dark clothing forced entry to the store by reversing a stolen car through the front doors.  

The three men stole a number of firearms, ammunition and knives.  

At about 4am, a house in McGregor Street was then targeted by the men, who threatened the occupants of the house with firearms and demanded personal property.  

The occupants, a 76-year-old woman, a 78-year-old man and a 46-year-old man, were shaken but not injured. 

Among the possessions stolen was a grey Ford Ranger utility vehicle that was later found abandoned and burnt out on Reservoir Hill in Condobolin.  

Police have established crime scenes at both locations where investigations are ongoing.  

The aftermath of the ram raid at Owens Rural Supplies in Condobolin. PHOTO SUPPLIED.

"It's not like a normal theft... stolen guns usually raises some eyebrows and I believe this incident is connected to a number of other incidents around the area so the police are working hard to investigate as quickly as possible," said Malcolm Parnaby from Owens Rural Supplies.  

"We've now got front doors to put back on, they're boarded up so we look a bit like a shanty town at the moment."  

Whilst access through the front doors is currently restricted, Owens Rural Supplies remains open for business and the building is well-secured.  

Police ask that anyone with information contact Condobolin Police on 6895 6600 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.