Gold bullion stolen during Ballarat burglary

Police are investigating after more than $70,000 in gold bullion was stolen from a Ballarat home last Wednesday, Victoria Police say.

The offenders have forced open a window of the Webster Street residence between 8am-12pm.

The thieves have searched the home, locating a quantity of cash, a 1kg bar of gold bullion, an iPad and a laptop before fleeing.

Investigators would like to speak to the occupants of a gold four-wheel drive that was seen in the area.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.

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