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Three men involved in a York Street home invasion reportedly fled in a tan or beige colored sedan, police said. (Photo courtesy of Jersey City police)

One of the intruders in a recent York Street home invasion was caught on a surveillance camera inside the home. (Photo courtesy of Jersey City police)

The Jersey City Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying three suspects involved in a Downtown home invasion that authorities are calling a "targeted job."

Just after 1 p.m. on May 9, police responded to a York Street home near Grove Street on a report of a home invasion. Two women -- one of whom lives at the residence -- said her home had just been burglarized by two men, a police report stated.

The women told police they were inside when somebody suddenly opened the front door, followed by loud and rapid footsteps on the staircase inside the home. A man then grabbed the resident and put his hand around her mouth, while yelling at her to remain quiet, the report states.

The woman said the intruder was armed with a black handgun, although she believed it was a plastic toy gun, police said.

The other woman tried to go out onto a balcony in an attempt to yell into the street for help, but was met by a second intruder who restrained her and kept her from going outside, the report states.

The woman told police the second man was in possession of an unknown black object during the incident, the report indicates.

The women told police described the first man as being of average height and medium build, and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. The second man was also of average height and medium build, and was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt marked with white writing and dark colored pants, police said.

A witness stated that the men were accompanied by a third male outside the home, adding that all three men fled in a tan or beige colored sedan. The car headed east on York Street, turned south on Grove Street and continued toward Grand Street, according to the report.

"Police think this was a targeted job, and not part of any larger crime trend," said Jersey City Public Safety spokeswoman Carly Baldwin.

If anyone has any info, they can call (201) 547-JAIL or East detectives at (201) 547-5065 or 5066. All calls can be anonymous.