It’s reported the incident happened along Vicarage Road at around 9:15pm on Thursday the 23rd of May.
Four men approached the rear of the property with crowbars, attempting to gain access, but were disturbed by the occupant.
They then made off in a 5-door White Ford Focus towards Sunbury Cross roundabout; all four were wearing face coverings.
Witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage are urged to contact police on 101.