Detectives are appealing for information as an investigation continues into property and knife offences alleged to have occurred at Lake Macquarie earlier this year.
About 4.35am on Saturday, March 1, two occupants of a home on Welch St, Wyee, were awoken after hearing the engine of a vehicle revving outside their home.
The occupants – a 32-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman – exited the home where they saw two unknown males in a BMW hatchback owned by the occupants.
As the males attempted to drive away, the hatchback was allegedly reversed into another vehicle parked in the driveway, causing damage to both vehicles.
The occupants approached their hatchback and were allegedly threatened by one of the males with a knife before they retreated to their home.
The males then ran from the scene on foot towards Cudmore Cres, and police attached to Lake Macquarie Police District were notified.
During a search of the area, police located a knife and packet of gum which were seized to undergo forensic examination.
As inquiries into the incident continue, anyone with information or relevant CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, referencing E101938516.
