Saint John police are trying to identify two suspects who tried to break into a residence in the city’s north end.

Police said the two suspects arrived at the Jack Street residence via taxi around 1:40 a.m. Tuesday.

Investigators said the accused were armed with what appeared to be a rifle.

On Friday, police released surveillance video and photos of the suspects and the taxi that dropped them off.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Saint John Police Force at 506-648-3333 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.