Sleeping residents in the southeast of NSW got a rude awakening when they were allegedly ambushed in a home invasion during the early hours of Wednesday morning.
Two men allegedly forced their way inside the Queanbeyan home before threatening three occupants with firearms and flammable liquid, and then making off with their valuables, NSW Police said.
A 23-year-old woman, a 51-year-old man and a 71-year-old man were woken by the intruders at the Meredith St property about 3.45am.
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The alleged home invaders pointed the guns at the younger man and woman, and threatened the elderly man with flammable liquid.
They then fled a few minutes later, allegedly stealing valuables from the home.
A 2013-model grey Holden Trax station wagon with the NSW registration BX20JE, an e-bike, and a mobile phone were allegedly taken.
Police arrived at the home at 4.15am and established a crime scene.
Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
