Thief caught in Sliema office

The police arrested a man in Sliema this morning after he was caught stealing from an office in High Street.

He was held by officers of the Mobile Squad and the district police after a tipoff that the burglary was in progress.

The man forced his way into the office by breaking a glass pane. He was found in possession of cash, documents and other items taken from the office.

The man was treated at a health centre for injuries to one of his legs.