A family was confronted by four men who forced their way into their home on Patchogue Ave. in Mastic, according to Suffolk police.

Police said the incident happened around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Investigators said four men entered the home by kicking open a side door.

Once inside, the men struck a man with a firearm, shoved a woman and stole items from the home before fleeing through a back door.

The man suffered minor injuries and the woman was not injured.

Detectives are now working to identify and locate the four men responsible.

Police are asking anyone with information about the home invasion to contact Suffolk police.