POLICE are on the hunt for three men, who armed with a knife and pole, burst into a Parnham Street home in the middle of the night.
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Detectives are appealing for public assistance in identifying the culprits following the alleged home invasion in West Bathurst.
Police said at about 11.30pm on Monday, three unknown men - armed with a knife and a pole - forced their way into the home.
Police have been told the men allegedly assaulted and threatened the occupants, a 39-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman, before ransacking the home and fleeing with tools, cash and jewellery.
Officers from Chifley Police District attended and established a crime scene. The man was treated at Bathurst Hospital for minor injuries and was later released. The woman was uninjured.
Crime Manager for Chifley Police District, Detective Inspector Luke Rankin said at this stage of the investigation police believe the home invasion was targeted, although they are not ruling out any lines of investigation.
"It is our suspicion it wasn't a random attack," he said.
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Inspector Rankin said the victim, suffered cuts and bruises in the assault.
He said specialist forensic police attended the property, taking physical evidence from the scene. Detectives returned on Tuesday morning, canvassing the area and speaking to neighbours.
Inspector Rankin said at this stage the investigation was still in its infancy, but police were hoping members of the public would come forward to assist with the investigation.
He said it was being treated as a top priority within the command, given offences like this occur so infrequently.
"It is an unusual incident (to occur within the command)," he said.
Anyone with information can contact Bathurst Detectives at the Bathurst Police Station on 6332 8699 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Information can be given to police anonymously if preferred.
