The police are on the lookout for a man who escaped after holding up a pet shop in Balzan valley at 6.30pm.

The thief, who was hooded and brandishing a knife, made off with €500 after he threatened the female owner of the shop. She was not injured but is suffering from shock.

An inquiry is being held.

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