Launceston CIB detectives are seeking public assistance with their enquiries into an aggravated robbery at Lebrina.

Just before 4am on 20 November, three men entered a property at Taylor’s Road, Lebrina and demanded the resident hand them the keys to his firearms safe. When the resident refused to give them the key, he was struck on the arm with a metal bar.

The offenders accessed the safe and stole 15 firearms. The firearms were stored correctly. It’s believed the men left the property in two or three vehicles.

There’s only a limited description of the offenders; the three men are believed to be average height and slim build.

The 82 year old man was not seriously injured, and was treated at the LGH.

Police have conducted extensive searches of the surrounding areas and are continuing to undertake enquiries to determine the identity of the offenders.

If anyone has any information about this incident or the identity of the offenders, they are asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.