A man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly threatened a woman who was using an ATM with a knife and stole her money.
The alleged thief was however quickly apprehended thanks to the quick feet of a Rapid Intervention Unit policeman who was in the area. The officer ran after the aggressor, caught and arrested him.
The police said on Tuesday the incident happened in Triq il-Mitħna, Qormi, at 4.45pm.
The 40-year-old victim's money and the knife were retrieved by the police.
Investigations are ongoing.