Strike Force Naimo was established by Central West Police District's Criminal Investigation Unit following two break-ins and an armed robbery at businesses in Orange in June and July.

Following inquiries by strike force detectives, it's believed the three incidents - which occurred during the mornings of June 29, July 13 and July 20 - are linked by a man wearing a black cape.

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Police said that about 5.15am on Saturday, June 29, a man wearing a black cape forced entry to the front door of a licensed premises at Bloomfield.

CCTV footage depicts the man attempting to steal a machine from the reception area of the business, before fleeing the location without the machine.

Officers also say that between 2.45am and 5.30am on Saturday, July 13, a person wearing a black cape and face covering gained entry to a business on Peisley Street at Orange. CCTV footage depicts the man attempting to open an ATM for about an hour, before leaving the location empty-handed.

About 5.15am on Saturday, July 20, a man wearing a cape and face covering threatened and bound an employee at a hotel on Bathurst Road at Orange. The man was wielding a hunting knife and rifle as he ordered the victim into a separate room, before attempting to open an ATM and poker machines.

The man was last seen jumping a fence beside the hotel car park backing onto the railway line and walking down the rail corridor.

Investigators have released CCTV footage as they continue to investigate the incidents and urge anyone with information to come forward.

The caped invader in action ...

Anyone with information about these incidents, or who witnessed suspicious activity around the above areas at the times mentioned, is encouraged to contact the Orange police on 6363 6399 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

Information will be treated in strict confidence.

The public is reminded not to report crime via NSW Police social media pages.