Flying Squad detectives are hunting two bungling wannabe robbers, who snatched an empty cash box from security guards outside a South-West London bank.
Police were called to HSBC bank (pictured) in London Road, Twickenham at noon on January 5 after a guard was attacked and the box ripped from his grasp.
Two suspects, who disguised their identities with scarves wrapped around their faces, were involved and one pounced as a guard walked from his van to the bank.
They fled on foot and turned into nearby Holly Road, where a black getaway car was waiting.
The guard was treated by the ambulance service at the scene but was not taken to hospital.
The suspects are described as male, approximately 5’6” tall and of either mixed race or Asian appearance.
The driver of the getaway car was a white male.
Detective Constable Mick O'Mahony said: “We are appealing to anyone who was in or around the area of London Road at midday on Thursday January 5.
“Maybe you saw the incident or the moments before the incident? Maybe you saw the car make its getaway? If you think you did, then please call us. Your information could assist the investigation.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information should call the Flying Squad on 020 8247 7931 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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