Tuesday 22 November 2011

Bike Bandit's £700K Bank Bid


City of London police have released this CCTV image of a suspected armed robber who demanded £700,000 from busy bank minutes before it was due to close.

The suspect threatened a member of staff with a gun at Halifax, Cheapside on Saturday October 22 at 12.50pm, but fled empty-handed on a stolen bicycle when security shutters were activated.

The man is described as white, 5'10, stocky build, aged late 20s to late 30s, unshaven with dark hair.

He was wearing dark trousers and top, with a chequered flat cap.

Detective Inspector Lee Bowen said: “This is a serious crime, the type of which is rare in the City, and we'd urge anyone who might be able to help us with our enquiries to get in touch.”

Witnesses can call City of London Police on 0207 601 2222 or Crimestoppers anonymously.

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