A hooded man brandishing a knife barged into a shop in Birkirkara and made off with cash yesterday afternoon.
The police said a 40-year-old woman from Mosta was inside the shop, situated in Domenico Cachia Street, when the hold-up occurred at about 4 p.m.
Nobody was injured in the incident.
Duty Magistrate Audrey Demicoli was informed and she appointed experts to assist her in the inquiry.
Police are continuing their investigations.