Three men remain on the run following a home invasion at Cranebrook earlier today.
The incident happened at a property on Laycock Street at around 5.15am.
Three men broke into the home and became involved in a confrontation with three occupants of the house.
Police believe they may have gained access through an unlocked door.
The men had their faces covered and one was allegedly armed with a knife.
“The males have stolen car keys and other property from the house,” Inspector David Aitkin said.
“The males have then entered a utility that was parked in the driveway of the house and have attempted to start it… while doing so a female from inside the house has become aware of their presence and approached the males.
“At this point the males left – they ran away from the scene without the vehicle, running in the direction of Cranebrook Shopping Centre.”
The woman suffered a minor cut to her right hand, but has not required any significant treatment.
“Naturally she is pretty shaken by what happened,” Aitkin said.
“These things are very frightening, but physically she’s fine.”
The knife used in the incident was left at the property and is currently undergoing forensic examination.
Inspector Aitkin confirmed at least one mobile phone was taken.
“We are aware too that a neighbour’s car was broken into or at least opened a short time before this and we believe that is linked,” he said.
Police do not believe the home invasion was in any way targeted.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police, including anyone who may have Dash Cam footage of the Cranebrook area at the time.
Troy Dodds
Troy Dodds is the Weekender's Managing Editor and Breaking News Reporter. He has more than 20 years experience as a journalist, working with some of Australia's leading media organisations. In 2023, he was named Editor of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.