The hunt for a man who robbed a dairy in Hutt Valley is continuing today.

Police say the Waterloo Dairy was hit yesterday by a young man with a scarf covering his face, brandishing a large knife.

He got away with a small amount of cash after threatening the owner.

He's described as a very skinny white male in his late teens or early twenties.

Information can be left anonymously with Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.