TINGHA Museum was the scene of a robbery on Saturday morning as an unknown number of people broke in and stole a stone worth roughly $100,000.
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The 80kg piece of quartz was taken at around 1am, and officers from the New England Police District were notified later that day.
A crime scene has now been established, and police are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen something.
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The stolen item is described as being a "dark brown smoky quartz grass stone".
Anyone who may have been in the area or has any information about the theft should contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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Cody Tsaousis
I'm a news reporter who enjoys covering politics and energy, but I will write about anything for my community. I moved to the New England in 2021 after spending several years in the Upper Hunter.
I'm a news reporter who enjoys covering politics and energy, but I will write about anything for my community. I moved to the New England in 2021 after spending several years in the Upper Hunter.
