Police investigate theft of firearms, knives, silver bullion – The Hume LAC

Information is being sought about the theft of firearms, cash and silver bullion from a property near Goulburn.
The items were stolen from a property on Harringtons Lane, Brisbane Grove, between 8.15am and 11am yesterday (Monday 4 May 2015).

The stolen items include eight rifles and four pistols, specifically:

– 1 x .22-calibre Norinco JW-15 rifle;

– 1 x 12-gauge IAC single-barrel shotgun;

– 1 x 12-gauge Springfield side-by-side shotgun;

– 1 x .410-gauge Rossi single-barrel shotgun;

– 1 x 12-gauge Boito side-by-side shotgun;

– 1 x .303-calibre Lee Enfield rifle;

– 1 x .22-calibre Miroku ML22 rifle;

– 1 x .243-calibre Weatherby Vanguard rifle;

– 1 X .357 Magnum Smith & Wesson revolver model 686;

– 1 x 38 super Rock Island Arsenal/19 pistol;

– 1 x .22-calibre GSG 1911 pistol with pearl grips; and

– 1 x .22-calibre Walther P22 pistol.

The guns were all registered and stored according to legislation.

About 200 rounds of varying calibres of ammunition are also missing, along with several hunting knives. The offenders also took silver bullion worth $8000 and cash.

Police from The Hume Local Area Command are investigating the incident.

They are appealing for anyone who may have information about the theft, or who may be offered the bullion or one of the guns for sale, to come forward.

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