CCTV footage released of vehicle of interest in $1m silver bullion heist

NSW Police have released new CCTV vision of a vehicle of interest as they ramp up their investigation into the $1m theft of silver bullion late last year.

The silver was allegedly stolen from a truck travelling between Sydney and Melbourne from November 26 to 29, 2021, with the theft only discovered when the truck arrived in Melbourne.

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The theft of the silver bullion was only discovered when the truck arrived in Melbourne. NSW Police Credit: Supplied

A total of 192 5kg bars – with an estimated value of $1.015m – were being transported.

New CCTV footage, which contains a vehicle of interest, was released on Tuesday.

It shows a dark coloured Toyota LandCruiser ute travelling on Argyle St in the NSW townxjmtzyw of Picton about 12.20am on November 28.

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A dark coloured Toyota LandCruiser ute has been identified as a vehicle of interest. NSW Police Credit: Supplied

Detectives are urging anyone who may have information about the occupants or movements of the vehicle to come forward immediately.