The complainant told Police that at approximately 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday he was entering his car parked near Court Street when he was approached by the suspect who requested a ride to the bus terminal on Washington Street.

The man obliged, but said when they arrived at the terminal the suspect demanded money. A struggle began as the assailant tried to grab the driver's wallet and then pulled a knife from his pocket.

The victim attempted to defend himself and was cut on the right hand.

The offender managed to escape the car after grabbing a black bag from the rear seat and fled east on foot down Victoria Street.

A witness to the incident gave chase and was able to retrieve a black bag from him before he finally made good his escape. But the bag was not believed to have been the same one that was stolen in the incident.