Residents stopped a man who had just stolen cash from a shop in Żebbuġ until he was taken over by the police.

The police said the man, a 52-year-old from Rabat, stole cash from a shop in Triq Michelang Sapiano at around noon. He was hooded and wearing a black helmet.

He escaped from the site but was soon caught by residents, who held him until the police arrived.

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