The man attempted to record the number plate of the assailant’s car on his phone, when they held a rifle to his face, destroyed his phone and shot at his feet as a warning.

Canobolas Local Area Command Inspector Dave Harvey said the property owner was uninjured but badly shaken by the incident.

One of the offenders was wearing a grey top and black tracksuit pants, he is about 180cm tall, with short dark hair and is between 17 and 24 years old. 

The offenders were driving in a white Subaru Outback. 

Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Read the full story in tomorrow's Central Western Daily.