The teens, described as males and of African appearance, broke into the home in Exhibition Parade, Taylors Hill through a window before 1am. They were wearing face coverings and gloves at the time. Loading Hours later, five men smashed their way through a McDonald's outlet on Keilor Road, Essendon. The gang entered the fast food outlet about 5am, wielding garden stakes which they used to smash windows and computers.

The men stole a mobile phone and bank cards from a terrified staff member, police say. They also took cash from the store, before fleeing in a small, blue vehicle. It's believed that vehicle may have been stolen from the earlier home invasion at Taylors Hill. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said paramedics treated a man in his 20s, who sustained an upper body injury and a possible hand injury.

A man in his 60s was also treated for an upper body injury and minor bruises and abrasions. They were taken to the Western Hospital in serious but stable conditions. The men were two of seven residents in the Taylors Hill home at the time of the invasion. The thugs are believed to have stolen a mobile phone and car keys before taking off with one of the victim's cars.

Veena Padman, who lives a few doors down, said she is scared to leave the house after the attack on Sunday night. Loading Replay Replay video Play video Play video "I usually go for a walk, but I didn't go out today,'' Ms Padman said. "We are actually scared to go outside." Ms Padman, who lives with her son, daughter-in-law and their children, found out about the aggravated burglary when they left the house on Monday morning. "Nothing happens in this area,'' she said. ''It's quite a shock."

Neighbours said the Taylors Hill strip is usually very quiet. Credit:Joe Armao Resident Julia Nola said she only moved into the street 10 months ago. On Monday, she said she was wondering if she had made the right decision. "No one deserves this," she said. "It does alarm me, it angers me a lot too." Ns Nola lives across the road from the house that was burgled and described the home's residents as "a lovely family" who had welcomed her into the neighbourhood. "He is the one who came out as the most friendly,'' she said. ''He's given me rights to his backyard garden." Ms Nola said her neighbour had told her not to even bother knocking and to just go down their laneway to pick fresh chillies and coriander.

"I am surprised," she said. ''I thought this was a very quiet street, very family-orientated street." "It makes me want to sleep with a crowbar." Ms Nola said she wanted more done to prevent home invasions. "I'm not a politician but I believe there has to be something more done, severe punishment, one strike and you're out." Police urge anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.