A man and a woman were robbed in Hamilton in the early hours of Tuesday, according to police.

A spokesman said officers were alerted to the incident, which happened at the junction of Church Street and Burnaby Street, at about 1.40am.

The assailant was described as an unknown black male, approximately 6ft, slim, wearing black clothing and a black helmet, and riding a white motorcycle.

Police said he had accosted an 18-year-old Pembroke man and an 18-year-old St George’s woman, who were on another motorcycle and had stopped at the traffic lights.

“No one was injured,” a police spokesman said. “However, the suspect made good his escape with a blue iPhone 5.

“Inquiries regarding this incident continue and CCTV is being examined to assist investigators.”

Witnesses or persons with relevant information should contact the Criminal Investigation Unit on 247-1744.