The cab driver alleges they were punched in the face and had a sum of money stolen.

A Halifax cab driver suffered minor injuries after a robbery early this morning in the city's downtown.

According to Halifax Regional Police, a call came in at 12:30 a.m., Saturday morning in the area of Prince and Argyle Street.

A cab driver alleges a patron was taken to this downtown location, and upon parking the car, the fare allegedly punched the driver in the face and stole a sum of cash.

The suspect fled running westbound on Prince street; the driver was not injured.

Police indicate during the investigation, an adult male suspect was identified, however, no arrests have been made.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5020 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.