Police investigate several break and enters at South West Rocks

About 12.20am on Monday, December 16, a man and a woman - both aged 34 - and their four children were inside a home on Paragon Avenue, South West Rocks.

The woman was asleep when she woke to an unknown man dressed in dark clothing and armed with a handsaw.

The man threatened the woman several times before fleeing through a back-veranda door.

Officers from Mid North Coast Police District arrived a short time later and established a crime scene.

Detectives from Mid North Coast Police District are also investigating a number of other break and enter offences in the South West Rocks area in the past week.

At this stage, police are not linking the incidents.

Mid North Coast Police District Crime Manager, Detective Chief Inspector Kim Fehon said this is a timely reminder for home owners and visitors to ensure their properties are safe and secure.

"The festive season is an opportunistic time for thieves, with families leaving their homes unattended as they head up or down the coast for Christmas.

"Whether you're packing up to head away from the holidays or you're a visitor to the Mid North Coast staying in a holiday house or camp site, please make sure all your safety measures are in place.

"Please make sure that homes are locked and secure, that security systems, doors, windows, alarms and lights are properly installed and activated, and keep all valuables out of clear view and bring them inside overnight - that includes surf boards, towels, bikes and eskies," Det Ch Insp Fehon said.

Anyone with information about these incidents is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au.

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