Burglary scare
AN 80 year old man is still in a critical condition at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne after he was attacked in his home on Sunday.
He and his 75 year old wife were sleeping in their rural home in Delburn when two balaclava clad men forced entry through a window between 2am and 6pm.
The couple was woken by torch lights in their bedroom, and then tied up and assaulted with an unknown weapon.
The 80 year old man received life threatening injuries and was airlifted to the Alfred. His wife suffered minor injuries.
The offenders stole cash and jewellery before leaving in a car, but police were unsure which way they went.
The woman was able to free herself and alert neighbours at a nearby property to contact police.
Detectives from the Bass Coast Criminal Investigation Unit (CIU) and a specialist squad in Melbourne were still investigating the scene yesterday (Monday).
The Bass Coast CIU is appealing for witnesses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a confidential report at www.crimestoppers.vic.com.au.
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