Hamilton police are searching for three men after an armed overnight home invasion on the east Mountain.

Police were called shortly after 1 a.m. Friday for three suspects breaking into a house on East 38th Street, near Crocket Street.

The residents were awakened by banging at the door, police said. When they went to investigate they were confronted by three men, one with a gun.

The three forced their way inside, but fled after the residents resisted.

The men were last seen running south on East 38th Street toward Crocket Street. It's believed they drove away in a dark-coloured, compact car similar to a Mazda 3.

Nothing was taken from the home and it's not yet clear if the incident was targeted.

The home invasion is being investigated by Division 3 detectives. Police are canvassing the neighbourhood for witnesses and are looking for video surveillance.

The first intruder one is described as a black man, 25 to 35, with an average build between 150 and 180 pounds and five-foot-eight to six-feet. He wore a grey hoodie pulled tight around his face with a bandana.

The second is described as a black man, 25 to 35, with bug lips and a skinnier face. He wore a hoodie.

The third is a man, with lighter black skin, 25 to 35, with dark eyebrows, dark hair and a scruffy goatee.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Division 3, criminal investigation bureau, Det. Const. Stacey Banis at 905-546-8927 or Sgt. Brad Clark at 905-546-3851.

To remain anonymous contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or crimestoppershamilton.com.