SALINA – Law enforcement authorities in Salina County are investigating a home invasion robbery.

Just before 4 a.m., on Saturday, an elderly woman at a home in the 1700 Block of North 5th Street woke to someone knocking at the front door of her home, according to Salina Police Captain Mike Sweeney.

When she answered the door, a woman in her 20’s said she needed to use the phone to make a call.

When the resident’s husband came to the door, a man with his face covered and the younger woman, forced their way inside and started to beat the older couple with a gun.

The suspects took cell phones, a wallet with credit cards, and the elderly couple’s 2007 Chevy Tahoe.

Both the victims suffered bruises. The man declined treatment.

The woman was taken to Salina Regional Health Center for treatment and later released.

The stolen Tahoe was found in Wichita Sunday afternoon and three male occupants were taken into custody.

Police are encouraging anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at 825-TIPS or the Salina Police Department at 826-7210.