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. 

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