NSW: Two teens threatened with gun in home invasion - police

AAP General News (Australia)
04-12-2009
NSW: Two teens threatened with gun in home invasion - police

SYDNEY, April 12 AAP - Two teenagers have been threatened with a gun during a home
invasion in Sydney's southwest.

The youths, aged 17 and 18, answered a knock at the door of their home in Burwood Road
at Belmore about 9pm (AEST) on Saturday and an armed man forced his way inside.

The man stole property from the home before leaving on foot.

He was last seen heading north along Burwood Rd towards Paxton Avenue.

A crime scene was established at the home and the dog squad and PolAir were called
in to search the area but failed to find the man.

No one was injured in the incident.

The man is described as being about 24-years-old, of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean appearance,
with a medium build.

He is about 170cm tall with short light brown hair and green eyes.

At the time of the incident he was wearing a light green hooded jacket, black track
suit pants, white sports shoes and cream gloves.

Anyone with information about the incident should phone CrimeStoppers on 1800 333 000.

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KEYWORD: INVASION

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