Chaos in Bentley Park: Residents targeted in early morning break-in
Police are seeking witnesses after a masked gang broke into a home in Bentley Park, targeting residents and damaging property. Find out more here.
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Police are on the hunt for witnesses after a brazen home invasion in Bentley Park turned chaotic early on Wednesday morning.
About 6.30am, residents saw a group of up to 10 masked individuals breaking into a house in Jumna Close.
The group reportedly arrived in a grey Skoda and a black Suzuki.
During the incident, the group threw various items, including a knife, bottles, and a baseball bat, at the residents, police said.
In addition, two resident vehicles were damaged in the incident, sustaining broken windscreens and slashed tires.
Anyone who may have witnessed the event or who may have CCTV or dashcam vision are being urged to contact Policelink on 131 444 and quote occurrence number QP2401688678.
Police investigations are continuing.
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