Hamilton police are investigating after a man was robbed at knife point early Wednesday.

Police say a 19-year-old man was walking in the area of Upper James and Fennell Avenue around 4:30 a.m.

An unknown man approached with a knife and demanded his belongings.

The victim handed over his Adidas gym bag which he said contained a cellphone and school work. It's unknown at this time if the victim was a student or where he was headed at that time of morning.

The victim was not injured and went home to call police. The suspect was last seen westbound on Fennell. Police were unable to locate him.

He is described as white, about 19-years-old, skinny build, 6-foot, wearing a grey hoodie and black jogging pants with a white stripe.