An investigation is underway after a man was injured and a vehicle was stolen in an aggravated break and enter in the Sutherland Shire overnight.
About 3.30am (Monday 13 December 2021), emergency services were called to a home on Holt Road, Taren Point, after reports of an assault and vehicle theft.
Police were told three unknown males gained entry to the home and stole a set of keys before they were confronted by a male occupant.
The man, aged 35, was struck in the shoulder with a metal pole before the males stole a white Toyota Corolla and fled the scene.
Officers attached to Sutherland Police Area Command attended and established a crime scene.
The males are described as being of Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern appearance, between 20 and 30 years of age.
The occupant was treated for minor injuries.
As investigations continue, anyone with information about the incident, or dashcam vision from the area, is urged to contact police.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
