Police are on the hunt for an unknown man who made off with cash from a Gżira shop in an early morning robbery.
In a statement, the police said that the hold up occurred at around 5 am from a shop in Triq ix-Xatt, when a man, allegedly armed with a knife entered the establishment and demanded money from the cashier.
The thief fled from the scene shortly after, making off with a wad of cash.
No one was injured during the incident and a police investigation is still ongoing.
Magistrate Ian Farrugia was informed of the theft and an inquiry has been opened.