The saying facts are stranger than fiction cannot be more true than in this instance.

What was thought to be a hold-up on a lotto booth this evening - turned out to be a false alarm.

The police went on site in Guardamangia thinking thieves had broken in after they were informed the booth was open.

The owners were duly contacted and went on site - only to find that it was they who had forgotten to close behind them - and at first glance confirmed nothing had been stolen.

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