Police are investigating an aggravated break-in at a home in Sydney’s west this morning, NSW Police say.
About 12.30am (Thursday 18 October 2018), two unknown men have forced entry into a home on Earl Street, Merrylands, waking the occupants.
Police have been told the occupants, a man aged in his 20s, and a woman aged in her 30s, confronted the intruders, when one of them threatened him with a knife.
The pair fled the scene empty handed, and were last seen getting into a vehicle nearby.
Officers from Cumberland Police Area Command established a crime scene and commenced investigations.
As inquiries continue, investigators are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
