Police Searching For Armed Man After Committing Robbery From Lotto Shop In Msida
Police are searching for an armed thief who committed a robbery from a lotto booth in Msida earlier today.
At 11.15am, Police were informed of the theft and convened immediately at the location in Triq ix-Xatt Ta’ Xbiex, Msida.
From a preliminary survey it was revealed that the man entered the premises with his face was masked and he allegedly had a firearm.
Police revealed that upon entering the shop, the man demanded money from an employee, a 19-year-old Colombian woman.
The thief then fled the scene after stealing an amount of cash. The employee was not harmed.
Police Magistrate Joseph Mifsud was informed of the case and appointed an inquiry.
Police investigations are still ongoing.