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.