The ordeal played out inside the couple’s home located in the 3900 block of Ecuador Drive.

Police say that at around 10 a.m. Tuesday, the armed suspect forced his way through the garage; pistol whipped the couple and then stole money and jewelry.

The woman said she called 911 after the robber fled. Both she and her husband are hospitalized. It is not known what condition they are in.

Police say that the attacker is tall and wore an orange reflective vest similar to those worn by road crews.