But it was a crime that has prompted two residents to stand up for their shaken migrant neighbours.

On Sunday, three unknown intruders forced their way into a flat to assault two of its occupants.

Helpless and outnumbered, the occupants of the home watched as thieves drove away with cash and electronics.

Guido Di Cuffa is a long-term Coolah Street resident. He lives a few doors down from where the home invasion took place.

Mr Di Cuffa said residents on the street were becoming increasingly concerned with instances of crime.

“I think we’re all concerned,” he said.

“We all live on the same street and we would like to see it cleaned up.”

Mr Di Cuffa’s home was robbed about three years ago. He said thieves stole thousands of dollars worth of possessions.

His son, Patrick, said crime on the street was getting worse.

“We need to get the message out there that it is not OK to do this,” he said.

“The more noise we make, the better chance politicians and the police will hear it.

“Something should be done soon.”

Griffith police crime manager Detective Inspector Tim Clark said the robbery was a concern to police.

Inspector Clark said police had stepped up patrols on the street and repeated a call for public information.

However, he said Coolah Street was not a criminal “hotspot”.

"Certainly, this style of break-and-enter is not common,” Inspector Clark said.

“It wasn't violent in the sense that people were injured but there were threats.”

Inspector Clark said break-and-enter crime can sometimes occur in waves.

A medium-sized black four wheel drive is of interest to the police investigation.

The suspects, two males and a female, vary in age from late 30s to 45 years old, according to witness descriptions.

Anyone with information should contact Griffith police on 6969 4299 or Crime Stoppers on 1300 333 000.