A hooded man brandishing a knife made up with an unknown amount of cash after holding up a lotto booth in Triq Hompesch, Fgura this afternoon.
The police said the hold-up took place at 3.15pm.
Only the owner of the booth, a 53-year-old woman was present. The thief demanded money and escaped.
The police said they have intensified patrols in the area. The hold-up is being investigated by the Fgura district police. The police appealed for information which could lead to the case being solved.