An elderly man was robbed outside of Phoenix on Sunday when he wouldn't give his robber more money.

Police attended the reported robbery at 3 p.m. on Reid Street.

The victim, a 62-year-old Pembroke man gave the suspect a small amount of cash and when he didn't give the man more, he took cash from him and escaped through Queen Street.

The Pembroke man was not injured.

The suspect was described as wearing black clothing and a dark coloured cap.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact the Hamilton Criminal Investigation Unit on 295-0011.

Meanwhile at 3.30 p.m. on Sunday, Police were on mobile patrol in the Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke area when they saw a robbery in progress.

The suspect was riding a motorcycle and robbed an American couple.

He attempted to escape but was pursued and arrested.

The couple were not injured and their property, a bag containing personal items, was recovered.

A court appearance for the alleged culprit, a 52-year-old Pembroke man, is anticipated in due course.