Police are appealing for public assistance after a home invasion in the state's north earlier this year.
About 10pm on Friday (28 January 2022), emergency services were called to a home on Aquamarine Drive, Tormina, following reports of a home invasion.
Police have been told three males – one armed with a knife and one armed with a machete – attempted to force entry to the home, causing damage to the front door.
Two vehicles parked in the driveway were also damaged, after the tyres were slashed and one vehicle had its windscreen smashed.
The males left the scene in a vehicle, described as an older model 4WD.
Two men aged – 54 and 29 – and a 33-year-old woman were home at the time but were uninjured.
Officers from Coffs/Clarence Police District attended and established a crime scene, which was examined by forensic officers.
As inquiries continue, detectives would like to speak to three males who may be able to assist with their inquiries.
One is described as being aged in his late 20's, about 185cm tall, of athletic build, wearing a black t-shirt, baseball cap and surgical mask.
The second man is described as being of Caucasian appearance with olive skin, aged his late 50's, about 155cm tall, and wearing a blue chequered flannelette shirt.
The third man is described as being aged in his 30's, about 190cm tall, with curly blond hair wearing a brown baseball cap.
Anyone with information which may assist investigators is urged to contact Coffs Harbour Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
