A thief who broke into an elderly lady's home this morning tied her up, stole her money and made his getaway - but not before he untied his victim.
The theft happened at around 10am in Mosta, police said.
According to the 86-year-old victim, a man broke into her home and demanded money while tying her against the stair banister. After he got the money he demanded, he untied the woman and escaped.
The woman was not injured. A magisterial inquiry is underway and various court experts have been appointed to work on the case.