A man robbed a shop in Gżira earlier this morning in Triq ix-Xatt.

At 5am the police were informed of the incident and went on the scene.

From initial investigations, it appears that a man, allegedly armed with a knife, entered the shop and demanded money from the cashier.

The thief fled the scene after stealing an amount of cash.

No one was injured, with the Police continuing with the search for the alleged thief.

Magistrate Ian Farrugia was informed about the case and is now leading the inquiry.

Police investigations are still ongoing