A bicycle-riding wannabe bank robber is being hunted after two attempts to get cash at east London branches.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Flying Squad have released this CCTV image of the man they are keen to identify.
The first incident occurred on Thursday, January 16 at approximately 4.00pm at a bank on Lea Bridge Road, Leyton.
A man entered the branch and passed a note to one of the tellers, detailing threats should they not comply with his demands for cash.
A day later on Friday, January 17, at approximately 4.00pm a man entered a bank in Amhurst Road, Hackney.
Once again, a man handed a note to a member of staff containing threats should they not comply with his demands for money.
In both cases, staff members at the banks activated an alarm and the man left empty handed.
He is also believed to leave the scene of both offences on a red bicycle.
Detective Chief Inspector Ann-Marie Waller said: “It is important that we identify this man, so I would ask the public to take a good look at the image and get in touch with any information you have.
“This would have undoubtedly been a frightening experience for the staff concerned and I want to praise them for their quick thinking in a stressful situation.
“In both of these circumstances, bank staff followed their training and prevented this man making off with any cash.”
If you recognise yourself in the image, or have any information about this man you can contact the investigation team viap202578@met.police.ukor call 020 8345 4249.
Please note this number is not monitored 24 hours a day but please leave a message and someone will give you a call back if appropriate.
If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestopperson 0800 555 111.
They are a totally independent charity and you will remain 100% anonymous - they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use.
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