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AN ELDERLY couple was tied up in their Ballan home while three armed robbers stole guns and cash on Monday morning.
The man and woman, both aged in their 80s, were in bed when the three men entered their Ballan-Greendale Road property about 9am.
The men, armed with knives, made demands before stealing three rifles from the couple's gun cabinet.
It is believed the men forced their way into the cabinet to steal the guns.
Ballarat Police said the men fled the scene a short time later in a dark-coloured sedan.
The couple received minor injuries during the incident and were assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Police said the couple were taken to Ballan Hospital as a precaution.
Ballarat Police Detective Senior Sergeant David Hermit said the robbers were still at large.
"They got in (the house) and got out in a short space of time," he said.
"We have no specific description of the vehicle ... we have been told they left in a dark-coloured sedan."
Detective Senior Sergeant Hermit said the couple were shaken following the incident.
About three police cars and an ambulance were on scene about 10am.
Moorabool Police Criminal Investigation Unit took statements from the couple.
The property is located outside of Ballan, on the road to Greendale, about 34 kilometres west of Ballarat.
Anyone with information can call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.