Updated 4pm 

A woman was arrested on Saturday shortly after breaking into a Gżira residence armed with a knife to carry out a robbery. 

Police on Saturday afternoon said the 36-year-old suspect had burst into the apartment in Triq Giacint Tua. After stealing various items, the suspect fled the scene.

The police immediately mounted a search for the alleged thief, who was located shortly afterwards.

Witnesses told Times of Malta the incident happened around 9am when the woman allegedly knocked on the apartment door. The 28-year-old tenant, a Nepalese national, opened the door where he was threatened and locked out of his own property. 

The robber took some items from the apartment before fleeing the scene. 

A number of police and forensic officers were on the scene within minutes before the thief was caught. 

No one was injured in the incident. 

Photo: Chris Sant Fournier

Correction: A previous version of this story incorrectly listed the name of the street at Triq Luqa Briffa. It is Triq Giacint Tua. The error is regretted.