Police are appealing for information after a woman was threatened with a knife during a home invasion in Homebush West today, NSW Police say.
About 10.30am today, a 23-year-old woman was inside her unit on Courallie Avenue with her 16-month-old son.
A man, described as Caucasian in appearance, wearing a black jumper and jeans, and had a black scarf covering his face, entered her ground floor unit via the balcony sliding door and walked towards her holding a knife.
The man threatened the woman and demanded money as he pushed her against a wall and punched her a number of times.
He ransacked a bedroom searching for money before running from the location empty handed.
Police were called and a crime scene was established.
Investigations continue and police would like to speak with anyone who may have information that could assist.
Police are urging anyone with information in relation to this incident to call Crime Stopers.
