Police arrived on the scene of an alleged aggravated burglary within about six minutes of receiving the call this morning.
Officers responded to reports of a man allegedly breaking through the front door of the Savige Street home in Ascot Vale about 2.05am.
A man was arrested at the property and police seized a sledgehammer, an iron bar and an imitation firearm wrapped in a black sheet.
A woman and three children home at the time were not physically injured.
It is alleged the man mistakenly entered a different address to the one he intended.
He will be interviewed this morning.
A crime scene has been established and an investigation remains ongoing.
Operation Trinity is dedicated to 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 672 burglars and car thieves almost 1,675 times in the twelve months to the end of October 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
