An Indian-Australian family had terrifying moments when a gang of four intruders broke into their home in Tarneit in Melbourne's west and made away with their valuables.
Pritpal Singh told 7 News that robbers armed with knives and meat cleavers entered his home while he was sleeping in his bedroom with his wife and 17-month-old son on Sunday morning.
He woke up to the sound of shattering glass only to find the four robbers ransacking his house who demanded money and car keys.
Source: 7 News
He said one of the robbers kicked a hole in his bedroom door as he and his family tried to barricade themselves in the room.
"You ask yourself what's your priority... save your family or confront them and get physical," said Pritpal.
The robbers reportedly took away wallets and jewellery besides a black Holden Commodore that belonged to Pritpal's friend Jasvir who was sleeping in the guest room.
The incident has left the entire family shaken. "Are we safe in our own home," asked Pritpal.
The Victorian governemnt introduced a new law in the state's parliament earlier this week, proposing tougher sentences for crimes such as home invasions and carjackings after a string of crimes in Melbourne terrified the community.
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