Police are appealing for information following a break and enter and an assault early Wednesday morning in Forbes.
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A power tool was stolen, a man threatened and two others assaulted in one of the offences that took place that night.
Police were called to a Ferry Street property about 3.20am following reports of a break-in.
Officers attended and were told a group of males, believed to be aged in their teens, had broken into a 28-year-old man's property and stolen a power tool before leaving.
A short time later, on Brandon Street, Forbes, a 66-year-old man was threatened by the group who demanded money, a NSW Police statement released to media on Friday said.
The 28-year-old man and a 42-year-old man, who had followed the group, intervened.
The pair were assaulted and sustained minor injuries - the 66-year-old man was not injured in the incident.
Police have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the break in and assault, but also into other thefts and attempted break-ins that same night.
Chief Inspector Adam Beard said Forbes Police received a number of calls from residents in Ferry, Bandon and Bathurst streets that night.
It's alleged a group of young people, possibly about five, attempted to break in or stole from vehicles in the area between 2am and 5am.
Chief Inspector Beard is asking South Forbes residents with security cameras to check the footage between those hours on Wednesday, May 8.
Anyone who was driving in that area and has dash camera footage that might assist police with investigations is also urged to share it with Forbes Police.
"We're continuing to work on the leads we have, identifying persons of interest," Chief Inspector Beard said.
"It is possible at least one of the persons involved may have suffered some facial injuries during the evening so again if anyone has information regarding someone who may fit this description, they can contact us."
Police have seen a general increase in stealings in the week since that one-night spike, and they do urge community members to take security measures.
"Police have made some arrests but our inquiries are ongoing," Chief Inspector Beard said.
"We'd like to remind the community of the importance of locking their vehicles when unattended as well as being conscious about locking their residences and ensuring valuables are locked away."
As inquiries continue, anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact local police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
