A man was followed home Tuesday night in Saskatoon and then allegedly robbed at knifepoint.

City police say the incident began just before 10 p.m. CST when the victim bought liquor at a store on the 900 block of Spadina Crescent E.

The 28-year-old victim told police he thought someone was following him when he returned to his home in the 500 block of Fifth Avenue N.

Just as he was unlocking his door a man wearing a hoodie came up from behind with a knife.

The suspect stole the man's liquor, wallet and backpack before fleeing.

The victim was not hurt.

The suspect is described as a man around 30 years old, 5-foot-10 with a stocky build and short, brown hair. He was wearing a dark-coloured hoodie and pants.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Saskatoon Police Service at 306-975-8300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.