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Public appeal following Point Cook home invasion

Police are seeking public assistance to identify a male following a home invasion in Point Cook earlier this year.

The male repeatedly knocked on the front door and rang the doorbell of an Annandale Mews address about 12.50pm on Tuesday, January 12 before walking away.

Shortly afterwards, two other males allegedly forced entry through the house’s front door and stole various personal items before all three males fled the scene in a Renault hatchback.

Later that day, police seized the vehicle and arrested two men, who were allegedly in possession of weapons and stolen property. in Glenroy.

A 21 year-old from Roxburgh Park and a 20 year-old from Mill Park have been charged with home invasion (steal) offensive weapon, theft, commit indictable offence whilst on bail and other offences related to separate incidents.

Both have been remanded to appear before Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 17.

Detectives today released an image of a male who they believe can assist with their inquiries.

The male is believed to be aged in his late teens, between 170-180 centimetres tall and of thin build with dark-coloured hair.

He was wearing a blue Adidas hoodie with blue and white lines on the shoulder, black Nautica shorts, bright red runners and a blue surgical mask at the time of the incident.

Anyone who recognises the male or has information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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