Police are now investigating whether two burglaries that occurred around the same time in Western Southland are linked.

One burglary was from a Colac Bay property while the other was at a Round Hill property.

A rural property owner in Colac Bay was threatened with a firearm at 8am on Thursday morning (31 March) after they came across a group of people on the property attempting to steal fuel.

The firearm was not discharged and no one was injured during the incident.

The four offenders are described as being male, between 20-30 years old, and wearing high visibility tops.

Police are interesting in any information about two vehicles, a silver/grey 1999 Subaru Impreza hatchback and a grey/blue Toyota Starlet hatchback, that were both seen in the area at the time.

The Toyota Starlet was later recovered in Thames Street, Riverton.

Police are also interested in the whereabouts of a red station wagon, which was seen in the vicinity at the time and may be able to assist in the investigation.

The second burglary in the Round Hill area, was also reported to Police around the same time.

Firearms, meat, tools and a red and white Honda CRF230F dirt bike were stolen.

The investigation continues into both burglaries.

Anyone with any information, including sightings of the vehicles or motorcycle in the Western Southland area is encouraged to get in touch with Police.

Information can be provided to Police on 105, or to Crime Stoppers anonymously, referencing file numbers 220331/3292 and 220331/2506.