Frightening footage: Armed home invaders smash their way into a Keilor East home
Police have released terrifying footage of a violent home invasion in Keilor East.
An unknown man used a sledgehammer to smash down the door of a Nicola Court home at about 3.25am on December 18.
He was accompanied by two other men, one armed with a tomahawk and the other with a semi-automatic gun.
- Scroll down for frightening footage of the violent incident.
Two occupants were in the home at the time of the terrifying invasion. One of the occupants, a 44-year-old man, was assaulted by the thugs.
The invaders stole more than $40,000 worth of property and a grey Audi sedan, with the registration AWH013.
The stolen car was last seen travelling in convoy with a white Dodge station wagon, which is also believed to have been stolen in a separate incident.
Sergeant Julie-Anne Newman told Ross and Russel “there is no evidence to suggest the parties are known to each other”.
Police want to speak to the three men in the footage.
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Anyone who recognises the men or with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via