OAP Mugged For Bank Cash: Two Suspects Wanted

Police are hunting these two suspects after an octogenarian bank customer was deliberately targeted for a large amount of cash he had just withdrawn.

Officers from the South East Command Unit have released the images of the two men they wish to speak to in relation to the Greenwich robbery.

Police were called at 11.47am on Wednesday, March 13 to Anglesea Road, Woolwich to reports of a robbery.

On arrival, police found the victim, a man aged in his 80s, who had been assaulted and had money taken from him. 

He has since made a full recovery.

The victim had gone to a bank in Victory Parade, to withdraw some money and had travelled on a Route 469 bus.

The images show two men police would like to speak to who were on the bus with the victim.

The two men are described as being in their late thirties, Eastern European, and wearing dark blue jeans and white trainers.

Detective Constable Kate Bennett, who is leading the investigation, said: “This was a callous attack on a vulnerable, elderly man, who was left with pain in his back and a significant amount of money stolen from him. 

“We are keen to speak to these two men to establish what happened.

“If you have any information which could help us identify these two individuals please call police on 101. 

“This elderly gentleman deserves your help to catch them. 

“No one should have to endure an intimidating and terrifying attack such as this.”

If you recognise either of the men in the footage please call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 2542/13 March.

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous you can contact independent charityCrimestopperson 0800 555 111.