The Saint John Police Force is investigating after a taxi driver was robbed in the city’s south end.

Officers were called to the area of Duke and Carmarthen streets at around 6:45 a.m. Tuesday.

“A male suspect armed with a weapon took money and other property from the driver and fled on foot heading west on Duke Street,” police said in a news release on Friday.

“The driver lost sight of the suspect near the intersection of Sydney Street and Duke Street.”

Officers responded and searched the area with help from the K9 unit, but the suspect was not found.

No physical injuries were reported during the incident, said police.

Investigators are appealing for witnesses or anyone who has video surveillance of the suspect in the area of Duke Street from Carmarthen Street to Sydney Street or in the general area.

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