Police
have released these CCTV images as they hunt two violent late-night
robbers, who beat their victim and demanded his PIN to empty cash
from his bank account.
The
mugging ocurred outside the Citizen's Advice Bureau, Rushey Green,
Catford at 11:30am on Wednesday, June 25.
Their
target, a man in his 30's was walking home when he was approached by
the two suspects.
The
man had his mobile phone in his hand which was taken by one of the
pair before both suspects walked off towards Holbeach Road.
The
victim followed and the suspects turned on him, pushing him to the
ground and kicking him several times.
One
of the suspects then took the victim's wallet, took out a bank card
and demanded the PIN.
The
victim was told if the PIN was wrong he would be beaten further.
The
suspect used the card and withdrew money from a nearby cash machine
while his accomplice stayed with the victim.
He
went to a second cashpoint and withdrew more money before returning
back to the victim and the other suspect.
The
suspects left along Catford Broadway towards Canadian Avenue.
Detective
Constable Andy Trevett, said: “This was a terrifying experience for
the victim, who was threatened with serious injury if he did not
cooperate with the suspects.
“He
was forced to hand over his PIN code in order for them to steal
money.
“I
am keen to hear from anyone who can help identify the men pictured or
has information that can help assist my investigation.”
Anyone
who has information concerning this incident should call Lewisham CID
on 020 8284 8413 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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