BEWARE: Fake police terrorise retirees
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In the quiet hours of the early morning, a couple experienced a terrifying ordeal that has left them, and their community, in a state of fear.
Posing as police officers, a pair of thugs broke into the couple's home, shattering their sense of security and leaving them too frightened to even take a stroll down their own street.
Neil and Bev Shepard, Melbourne-based retirees who have lived in their Hampton Park home for nearly half a century, were jolted awake just before 3 am on a Friday.
The sound that woke them was the violent crashing of their front door being kicked in.
The intruders, after disabling a smart doorbell camera and prying open a security screen, stormed into the house shouting, 'Police, police!'
The incident unfolded rapidly, leaving the couple in a state of shock and confusion.
Neil Shepard recalls the chaos of the moment, his primary concern being the safety of his wife.
The couple's home, a sanctuary for almost 50 years, now feels tainted by the violation of their safety.
'It's just so scary. It's frightening, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone,' Bev said.
Despite their efforts to secure their home, the incident has left them feeling vulnerable.
'You do as much as you can to protect yourself with security. They are going to get in,' she added.
Police are treating the incident as a targeted attack, but it appears the intruders realised they had the wrong house and fled.
Whether they escaped on foot or had a getaway vehicle remains unclear to detectives.
The suspects are believed to be in their mid-20s or 30s, with one speaking with an Australian accent and the other with a New Zealand accent.
The incident has left a lasting impact on the Shepards and their community.
'It needs to stop. People are too frightened to move, too frightened to go for a walk down the street,' Bev said.
Have you or someone you know experienced a similar incident? Share your stories and any safety tips you might have in the comments below.
Posing as police officers, a pair of thugs broke into the couple's home, shattering their sense of security and leaving them too frightened to even take a stroll down their own street.
Neil and Bev Shepard, Melbourne-based retirees who have lived in their Hampton Park home for nearly half a century, were jolted awake just before 3 am on a Friday.
The sound that woke them was the violent crashing of their front door being kicked in.
A couple from Melbourne was left in a state of fear after a pair of thugs broke into their home. Image source: wirestock on Freepik.
The intruders, after disabling a smart doorbell camera and prying open a security screen, stormed into the house shouting, 'Police, police!'
The incident unfolded rapidly, leaving the couple in a state of shock and confusion.
Neil Shepard recalls the chaos of the moment, his primary concern being the safety of his wife.
The couple's home, a sanctuary for almost 50 years, now feels tainted by the violation of their safety.
'It's just so scary. It's frightening, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone,' Bev said.
Despite their efforts to secure their home, the incident has left them feeling vulnerable.
'You do as much as you can to protect yourself with security. They are going to get in,' she added.
Police are treating the incident as a targeted attack, but it appears the intruders realised they had the wrong house and fled.
Whether they escaped on foot or had a getaway vehicle remains unclear to detectives.
The suspects are believed to be in their mid-20s or 30s, with one speaking with an Australian accent and the other with a New Zealand accent.
The incident has left a lasting impact on the Shepards and their community.
'It needs to stop. People are too frightened to move, too frightened to go for a walk down the street,' Bev said.
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