Police in New Westminster are searching for a man who allegedly threatened a cab driver with a knife and demanded money last month.

The man is described as white, 20 to 25-years-old, 6 feet tall with a slim build. He was wearing a dark ball cap, sunglasses, a black t-shirt and dark shorts when the alleged incident occurred in the early hours of July 27.

The man entered the cab around 4 a.m. and asked to go to a location in New West. When they arrived at the requested destination, the man threatened the driver, according to police.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has any information about the robbery is asked to call Detective Constable Todd Sweet with the New Westminster police at 604-529-2439 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.