Mill Park Divisional Response Unit detectives are investigating an attempted aggravated home invasion in Thomastown this morning.
Detectives have been told up to five male teens have 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.
Anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
Quotes attributable to Mill Park Divisional Response Unit Detective Acting Senior Sergent Steven Smith:
"This incident would have been extremely frightening and confronting for this family and their neighbours," he said.
"Our officers quickly responded to this incident to speak to the victims, set-up a crime scene and conduct extensive patrols of the area to search for the offenders.
"We urge any residents that have not yet been approached by police to review their CCTV cameras and come forward if they think they have information that can assist the investigation."
Victoria Police has a dedicated operation targeting burglars and car thieves from dusk to dawn across Melbourne.
On top of standard patrols, there are large numbers of additional police including members of the Dog Squad, Public Order Response and Air Wing, specifically tasked with preventing and responding to burglaries and car thefts each night.
As a result of this intense focus, police arrested 671 burglars and car thieves almost 1,683 times in the twelve months to the end of September 2025.
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
