Hamilton Police are searching for a teen they say is about 16-year-old after homeowners came home to find a robber on Tuesday.

Shortly after 10:30 p.m., police were called to a home on Ranwood Court. The homeowners had arrived home to find the robbery in progress.

Reports say the homeowner tried to stop the would-be thief. He assaulted the man in order to get away. During the fight the homeowner managed to take back property before the suspect fled the scene. He left empty handed.

The report says the culprit ran away. Officers searched the area and were unsuccessful in finding the youth, who was last seen wearing a black jacket, a black sweater, black jeans and a black toque.

Hamilton's forensics unit was called to process the scene. The following description has been released:

White with a thin build.

5'8" tall.

Brown coloured hair.

The investigation continues.