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CCTV captures horror alleged moment masked men smash into woman’s bedroom in Melbourne’s north

Police have revealed chilling footage which allegedly captures the moment two masked thieves smash their way into a woman’s bedroom during an alleged “targeted” incident.

Detectives investigate Lalor home invasion

Chilling CCTV has captured the alleged moment two masked thieves broke into a woman’s home bedroom in Melbourne’s north, before threatening her with a knife and stealing her handbag and some Christmas presents.

Detectives from the Whittlesea Crime Investigation Unit have launched a renewed appeal for assistance following the burglary in the suburb of Lalor last month.

Investigators have been told two unknown males allegedly smashed their way into the front bedroom of a Dalton Rd home on December 5.

CCTV captures the men wearing masks and hoods, before going on to threaten the woman with a knife.

Police allege two masked men broke into a woman’s front bedroom in the Melbourne suburb of Lalor, allegedly threatening her with a knife before stealing a handbag and Christmas presents. Picture: Supplied / Victoria Police
Police allege two masked men broke into a woman’s front bedroom in the Melbourne suburb of Lalor, allegedly threatening her with a knife before stealing a handbag and Christmas presents. Picture: Supplied / Victoria Police

It is alleged the pair then stole a bag containing her wallet as well as several presents underneath a Christmas tree inside the home.

“There were no physical injuries,” Victoria Police said in a statement.

It is further allege the men smashed the woman’s car window and slashed her tyres before fleeing.

The alleged moment the pair broke into the home has been captured on CCTV. Picture: Supplied / 9 News
The alleged moment the pair broke into the home has been captured on CCTV. Picture: Supplied / 9 News
Police are treating the alleged break-in as a targeted incident. Picture: Supplied / 9 News
Police are treating the alleged break-in as a targeted incident. Picture: Supplied / 9 News

It is being treated as a targeted incident, police have said.

Investigators have released CCTV and images of two men they believe can assist with their inquiries.

They are described as aged in their 20s and were wearing dark coloured hooded jumpers, trackpants, balaclavas and carrying backpacks.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as CCTV captures horror alleged moment masked men smash into woman’s bedroom in Melbourne’s north

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