Police are appealing for public assistance following a frightening and violent aggravated home invasion in Clyde North last week.
Police responded to reports of two unknown men pulling up in a vehicle on Aintree Close at about 2.20am on Friday 23 January.
It is understood that the pair then gained access to the garage of a residence on Yellowstone Avenue.
The offenders confronted a male resident in the garage and threatened him with a firearm, making demands for car keys.
The 58-year-old refused to hand over the keys and was assaulted before he fell to the ground and lost consciousness.
A 59-year-old woman who was asleep in the home at the time was then disturbed by the same offenders who demanded her car keys.
The duo, who made off with a wallet and garage fob, were unable to steal the victim’s vehicle as it was fitted with a club lock.
They were last seen fleeing the scene in what was believed to be a maroon-coloured sedan, towards Patterson Road.
Luckily, the woman was not physically injured, while the 58-year-old man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The first offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20’s, approximately 180cm tall with a tanned complexion and blue eyes.
He was seen wearing a black hoodie and a black surgical mask at the time of the offence.
The second offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late teens, and approximately 180cm tall with blue eyes.
He was seen wearing a black ski mask and a black hoodie at the time of the offence.
Detectives believe both offenders were wielding firearms.
Investigators have released CCTV and digital composite images of two men who they believe can assist the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or further information, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Detective Senior Constable Candice Taylor of Southern Region Crime Squad said this aggravated home invasion would have been absolutely terrifying for the residents of the property.
“No one expects to be threatened with a weapon, or to wake up with two violent males making demands in your house at 2am,” she said.
“We are urging anyone with information, or who might recognise these males, to come forward and speak to police.”
