Thieves have broken into a commercial premises in Welshpool to steal a $165,000 horizontal drill.

Police believe offenders gained entry into the property on Orrong Road at around 4.15am on Wednesday morning.

The missing drilling machine. Credit:WA Police

It’s understood the thieves put the drill onto a truck to transport it from the premises.

Police have released photos of the machine and have asked anyone who has information regarding its whereabouts to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.