Police are searching for five youths who allegedly entered a residence with their faces covered and attacked a male occupant before stealing several items overnight Monday.

Police said it received a report of the incident on Koolinda Crescent around 12:40am, that left the 48-year-old victim with minor injuries.

“The offenders had their faces covered during the incident in what appears to have been a targeted attack,” Detective Senior Sergeant Mark Bland said.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, quoting reference number 10070407.