Appeal for information following van theft, break-ins - Cobar

Thursday, 10 July 2025 02:32:58 PM

Police are appealing for information following the break in of two businesses and a vehicle theft in the north-central region of the state.

Police 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.

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.

He is described as wearing a blue hooded jumper, black tracksuit pants and black coloured sneakers.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 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.

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