Eastern Bay Police are looking for the owner of a rifle found in Whakatane this week.

Senior Sergeant Yvonne Parker says police believe the Remington Woodmaster 280, model 740, is stolen.

Police are looking for the owner of this Remington Woodmaster 280.

'If this belongs to you or you may know of the owner please contact Detective Hipkiss at the Whakatane Station on 07 3085255.”

Alternatively, information can be left anonymously via the Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 line.