Police investigate aggravated burglary in Lyons

ACT Policing is investigating a home invasion and aggravated burglary in Lyons early today (Sunday, June 21) in which two male intruders entered a home, threatened and attacked the occupants with a short bladed weapon, and stole property.

Police attended the premises in Bilton Place around 6am when it had been reported that two male offenders had entered the home by the back door sometime around 5am. One was armed with a short bladed weapon and another with a short crowbar.

Three males, aged 40 years, 32 years and 25 years respectively, were asleep in the home at the time of the intrusion.

The 25-year-old man woke up to the disturbance and was confronted by one of the intruders. The man attempted to grab the bladed weapon but was cut on one hand, and then received a second, serious hand wound when the assailant lashed out with the weapon.

The two other occupants of the house then woke up and were also assaulted. The 40-year-old man received a head wound from being struck by the crowbar and the 32-year-old man was cut on the forehead.

The offenders then stole a games console and wallet before leaving the premises.

The first offender armed with the bladed weapon is described as a Caucasian male around 180cm (5’11”) tall, with a solid build, wearing dark pants possibly jeans, and ankle-high work boots. His head was shaven or possibly bald, partially covered by a small dark brown beanie. He was wearing a dark brown or black zip-up jacket with no pockets.

The second offender was a male also around 180cm (5’11”) tall wearing a green flannelette jacket with the hood pulled up over his head.

Police are appealing for any witnesses who may have seen suspicious persons or activity in Bilton Place, Lyons early this morning to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers website on www.act.crimestoppers.com.au.