Police are investigating an attempted aggravated home invasion in Thomastown on Sunday 2 November.
Detectives were told up to five male teens had attempted to gain entry to The Boulevard residence about 5.45am.
A 42-year-old man home at the time managed to fend off the offenders, who were armed with machetes and demanding his car keys.
The offenders fled empty handed when they were spooked by the victim’s neighbour.
None of the occupants, including a 38-year-old woman and three children also home at the time, sustained any physical injuries.
Mill Park Acting Senior Sergeant Steven Smith said the “incident would have been extremely frightening and confronting for this family and their neighbours”.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has CCTV/dash cam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
