Police are investigating a report that a man was threatened with a rifle during an attempted stock theft in the State’s Riverina last week.
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A man was driving in the Bidgeemia area – 100km south west of Wagga Wagga – about 7.15am last Friday, when he saw a truck backed up against a fence.
The man stopped to investigate and saw three men attempting to load sheep into the truck. As he went closer, he was threatened by a man armed with a rifle and he moved away.
The would-be stock thieves left empty-handed and, despite the threat, the man followed the truck as it was driven towards Urana before he was again threatened by one of the men armed with a rifle.
The man reported the incident to police and an investigation was initiated by the Wagga Wagga Rural Crime Investigator (RCI) .
The RCI is now appealing for anyone with information about the truck, or the men involved, to contact police at Wagga Wagga.
The truck was described as being a white stock carrier; at the time it was seen it had no front or rear registration plates.
The men were described being either of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern or Asian in appearance, all aged between 25 and 40, with dark complexions, long, black shoulder-length hair and long full beards.
Officers warn against anyone approaching the truck or occupants if found, and instead to alert police immediately.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or use the Crime Stoppers online reporting page: https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au/
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