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.

 

 

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