Hold up at Valletta jeweller

Gold items were stolen from a jeweller in Valletta early this afternoon. 

Thousands of euros worth of gold has been stolen from Alfie Jewellery in Merchant Street, Valletta at about 1:45pm.

Though the salesgirl ran after the thief after the items were taken the thief got away.

No one was injured in the hold up. Police are investigating the incident.