Southern Metro Region Crime Squad detectives are appealing for public assistance following a frightening and violent aggravated home invasion in Clyde North last week.
Police responded to reports of two unknown men pulling up in a vehicle on Aintree Close about 2.20am on Friday, 23 January.
It is understood the pair then gained access to the garage of a residence on Yellowstone Avenue.
The offenders confronted a male resident in the garage and threatened him with a firearm, making demands for car keys.
The 58-year-old refused to hand over the keys and was assaulted before he fell to the ground and lost consciousness.
A 59-year-old woman who was asleep in the home at the time, was then disturbed by the same offenders who demanded her car keys.
The duo, who made off with a wallet and garage fob, were unable to steal the victim's vehicle as it was fitted with a club lock.
They were last seen fleeing the scene in what was believed to be a maroon-colour sedan, towards Patterson Road.
Luckily the woman was not physically injured, while the 58-year-old man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
The first offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his early 20's, is approximately 180cm tall with a tanned complexion and blue eyes.
He was seen wearing a black hoodie and black surgical mask at the time of offending.
The second offender is perceived to be Caucasian in appearance, aged in his late teens, is approximately 180cm tall with blue eyes.
He was seen wearing a black ski mask and a black hoodie at the time of offending.
Detectives believe both offenders were wielding firearms.
Investigators have released CCTV and digital composite images of two men who they believe can assist the investigation.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage or further information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Detective Senior Constable Candice Taylor, Southern Region Crime Squad:
"This aggravated home invasion would have been absolutely terrifying for the residents of the property.
"No one expects to be threatened with a weapon, or to wake up with two violent males making demands in your house at 2am.
"We are urging anyone with information, or who might recognise these males, to come forward and speak to police".
