Police are appealing for public assistance to locate the owner of a silver bar (ingot) found in the state's north.
About 5pm, Sunday 31 July 2022, an ingot was located in the sand at Mylestom Beach, Mylestom, about 25km south of Coffs Harbour.
The silver bar was handed to officers from Coffs Harbour Police District, who commenced an investigation.
An extensive search has so far failed to locate the owner.
The ingot is stamped with a serial number and has other identifiable markings.
If you believe you are the owner of the silver bar, very specific evidence or a certificate of authenticity should be provided.
Anyone with information should contact Coffs Harbour police station on (02) 6691 0799 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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