Officers from the Chifley Police District say the incident occurred at a home in Kurumben Place in West Bathurst at 3.30pm on Tuesday.

"A resident returned home to see a male walking down his driveway carrying a green bag, when he got closer to his home he noticed a front window was smashed," officers said.

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"He quickly got in his car and located the male a short distance away.

"Most of the property in the bag, including a video game, phone and a watch were his."

Police said the male then handed over the property before running off.

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Officers are now viewing closed circuit television (CCTV) footage from neighbours in the hope of identifying the male.

If you have any information contact Bathurst Police on 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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In an unrelated incident, a smiliar break and enter occurred on the same day at a property on Suttor Street.

Sometime between 9.30am and 4.30pm, a person has entered a property through an unlocked window and once inside they have stolen a Samsung tablet, watch and cash.

MAP: Location of Kurumben Place

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