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Police are investigating a firearms burglary in Great Western. The offender(s), who gained entry to the Poppet Head Road property between April 15 and 18, stole a steel Fort Knox 5 firearms safe that contained three firearms. The firearms were a Browning 22-250 REM, a Birmingham small 22 Rimfire and a Norinco 22 Rimfire, along with tools from the rear shed. No other rooms within the premises appear to have been ransacked. Ararat Crime Investigation Unit is investigating and hope the community may be able to assist with their inquiries. Anyone with information about the burglary is urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the website.

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