The incident happened in the early hours of October 27 last year when people broke into a house on Ronella Drive, Yarravel, when the occupants were not at home.

Property stolen included 15 firearms consisting of rifles of various calibres, a shotgun, and an air rifle; assorted ammunition; hunting gear; and an amount of jewellery and electrical items.

Detectives attached to Mid North Coast Local Area Command launched Strike Force Souri which is investigating the theft of firearms in the region.

Police would like to speak with the owners of a small light-coloured sedan or hatchback that was seen driving along Ronella Drive at Yarravel, with its headlights off, around the time.

Investigators are also interested in speaking with any person who may have information leading to the identification of the offender/s involved, and the whereabouts of any of the firearms stolen during the break-in.

Police would also encourage members of the public who have already provided information about the commission of this offence to make contact with investigators again.

All information is treated as confidential.

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.