A man was arrested by the police this afternoon shortly after stealing a handbag from a client in a shop in St Albert Street, Gzira.

The fleeing robber was apprehended by members of the Rapid Intervention Unit, who were on patrol in the vicinity, after he was identified by the shop's attendant.

The handbag and its contents were recovered.

The incident happened shortly after 3 p.m.

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