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CENTRAL WEST, NSW, Australia – Three rifles and a shotgun were stolen overnight in the Central West and police are seeking public assistance in establishing who was responsible.

Police say a home on Sirius Place, in Orange was broken into sometime during a 9 to 10 hours period up to 5:30am Monday.

A gun safe was forced open from which the 3 rifles and the shotgun were taken.

Officers attached to the Central West Police District attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by specialist forensic police.

As inquiries continue anyone with information, or any motorists who may have been in the area and have relevant CCTV or dash cam vision, are urged to contact Orange Police on (02) 6363 6399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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