A gaggle of armed offenders are on the run after trying to interrupt into properties and autos throughout a criminal offense spree on the Mornington Peninsula.
Chris Borg and his fiance Nigan have been asleep on Monday morning when the intruders broke into their storage and tried to steal their Mercedes.
Nonetheless, with out entry to the automotive keys, the group fled empty-handed earlier than a neighbour who chased after them.
"The idiots do not even put on a bloody masks, they do not care they usually don't have any respect," Borg mentioned.
"We're fortunate they could not get into the home and trigger one thing extra critical."
One other resident on the road, Sonja, informed 9News that having the incident happen close by was unsettling.
"It is scary. I really feel like everybody has a proper to really feel protected of their house," she mentioned.
Police are investigating whether or not the identical offenders are liable for different break-ins within the space.
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