When we think of our homes, we often consider them our sanctuaries—places where we can relax, unwind, and feel secure.

What happens when that sense of safety is shattered by the unthinkable?

For one couple, a regular evening turned into a nightmare enough to send shivers down people's spines.

In a harrowing incident akin to a crime thriller scene, a couple in their 60s experienced an invasion in their Donvale home, where they were held at knifepoint by four anonymous intruders.

The invasion occurred on June 23 last year, where suspects assaulted a 65-year-old woman and a 67-year-old man, tied one's hands behind their back, and covered the other's victim's face.

The Victoria Police released two sketches of men possibly involved in the senior home’s heist. Image Credits: Facebook/Victoria Police

The group ransacked the property, demanded access to a safe and took off with $160,000 worth of luxury items—including a Cartier Tank Musk watch, a Tudor Heritage Chronograph watch, and a gold necklace, among others.

Upon investigation, Victoria Police believed that the couple was targeted by mistake. However, Police released sketches of two men believed to be helpful in the investigation and appealed to the public for any information.

The suspects are described as being of Pacific Islander appearance in their 20s, with solid builds—one with facial hair and the other with a distinctive neck tattoo.

Detective Senior Sergeant Justin Mercovich expressed the incident as 'incredibly stressful' for the victims.

He also reassured the public that the police are committed to finding the assailants.

'We are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the group in Beckett Rd, Donvale, on the night or noticed any suspicious activity in the area,' he pleaded.

Witnesses can also forward any information related to the crime to Crime Stoppers.

In a separate incident, another couple from Sunshine Coast were held captive by four unidentified men in their home.

The men wielded baseball bats and a firearm and allegedly assaulted the 75-year-old male homeowner and caused a broken arm.

These stories remind our homeowners to keep themselves safe at all times.

The Neighbourhood Watch Australasia offers a program for homeowners who want to fortify their homes with security systems.

Key Takeaways

• A couple's home was invaded and held at knifepoint by four unknown individuals.
• The thieves allegedly stole approximately $160,000 worth of jewellery and watches from their home in Donvale.
• Police released images of two men believed to be helpful with the investigation, suspecting the victims may have been targeted by mistake.
• Authorities sought the public's assistance with any information and emphasised the distress the crime caused to the couple.

In case of emergencies, call 000 or head to your nearest police station. You may also report suspicious activities at Crime Stoppers.

 

[Luckyus]

If you the arseholes then a more severe penalties where the full time is spent locked up

 

[Ebby]

Pity they were not wearing something to alert help as all vunerable people need now adays.

 

[Kaylee]

If they are caught they should be deported, never to return to Australia. The courts are becoming to lenient with offenders. All they have to do is claim they have had a hard upbringing. So have many others but they don't revert to crime.

 

[Fanger]

What!! Happened last June and the suspects are still at large. Police need to catch them and the courts need to ensure they are given a sentence that ensures deportation. We don't need these types of thugs in our community.