Thieves this afternoon threatened a German tourist with a knife and made off with his camera, which is worth more than €1,500, the police said.

The police said the 43-year-old German was with family members in Tower Road, Sliema.

The camera was around his neck.

A search by the Mobile Squad and district police did not bear results. An inquiry is being held.

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