Police believe firearms stolen during a break-in at a southern suburbs gun store are destined for the black market.

About 100 weapons - mainly handguns - were stolen from Claremont Firearms on Erceg Street in Yangebup late on Thursday night.

The business owner became aware of the break-in when the alarm was activated at about 11.30pm.

Camera Icon Police believe this stolen ute was linked to the gun store robbery in Yangebup Credit: WA Police.

The thieves entered the store through a neighbouring property in Cutting Way.

Police believe a ute stolen from Cockburn Central on Monday, November 11 may be linked to the robbery.

The white Toyota Hilux with licence plates 1GPM 241 was found burnt out in North Lake on Friday.

Camera Icon The ute was found burnt out in North Lake Credit: WA Police

Detective Inspector Peter Foley said the recovery of the stolen guns was a major priority.

“Firearms, particularly handguns, present a real risk to the community, and it is fair to say the intended destination of the stolen firearms is the black market, and into the hands of criminals,” he said.

This is the second gun store robbery in Perth since September, when 130 weapons were stolen from Barry & Sons Firearms in Beckenham.

Camera Icon The crime scene at Claremont Firearms Credit: Chloe Fraser

Police would like to speak to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the Erceg Road or Cutting Way area between Wednesday and the early hours of Friday.

Anyone who has any information on either the gun robbery or ute theft should call CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.