POLICE are appealing for public help after thieves were captured on CCTV stealing a diesel tank from a Tamworth business.
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Security cameras from a neighbouring business recorded the theft from the Dampier Street business at about 5am on Tuesday.
The Prop 600L diesel cartage tank was new and strapped to wooden pallets at the time. It is estimated to be worth more than $1300, police have been told.
Investigators said a white ute stopped outside the location and thieves then were captured lifting the property from the front of the business onto the back of the utility.
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Tamworth police are investigating and they've urged anyone who might have seen a white ute or anyone acting suspiciously in the Taminda area at about 5am on Tuesday to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Tamworth police on 6768 2999.
ARMED HOME INVASION
Meanwhile, police are continuing to hunt a knife-wielding man who stormed a house and tried to rob the couple inside.
The offender, who had his face covered, was armed with a knife and forced his way into the Balonne Street home in Narrabri about 9pm on May 5.
Once inside, he confronted the 30-year-old woman and 38-year-old man.
Police said a struggle followed before the armed man fled empty-handed.
The alarm was raised with police who went to the property and set-up a crime scene.
Forensic officers combed the house and detectives are leading the investigation into the home invasion.
Anyone who saw a man acting suspiciously in the area on Sunday night is being urged to contact Narrabri detectives on 6792 7199.
Breanna Chillingworth
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
Northern Daily Leader Senior Crime and Court Reporter
