By Brendan Rees
A Cranbourne East mother has spoken of her shock after her husband faced off with a masked bandit who stood outside their home.
The woman, who wished not be identified, said she and her husband had woken to the sound of wheelie bins moving and appearing to be jumped on about 1.30am on Tuesday 1 September.
“I just thought it must’ve just been my neighbour; I heard footsteps,” she said of their Cedarbank Court home.
But as the noises continued she woke her husband, who quickly searched around their home.
They then saw a group of males run off from their yard but one returned soon after and stood at their front room window “as if they were going to try again”.
“My hubby then spotted him and shined a flash light on him,” she said.
The male, who had his face covered by a mask, shrugged his shoulder “and continued to just stand there and when my hubby ran towards the door he then ran away” towards Elmsie Drive.
The couple called police who arrived about 20 minutes later but none of the would-be intruders could be found.
She said they were both left in shock, and “never went to sleep till 6am in fear they could be back”.
They have now upgraded their home security.
By sharing their story, the couple hope to warn others.
The male they spotted was described as African in appearance, tall, and thin build. He was wearing a grey hoodie, dark pants, and gloves.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000
