Front Street, Acomb robbery: witnesses, images and video sought

Detectives investigating after a robbery outside the Halifax bank in Acomb, York, are appealing to witnesses to come forward.

Incident

Officers are particularly keen to hear from people who took any photographs or recorded any video footage in the Front Street area of Acomb between 12pm and 2pm on Monday 6 July 2015. Any images could help the investigation, even if they are not of the robbery itself.

After leaving the scene of the incident the suspect left the area on a motorcycle with another man. The bike was found abandoned on Newlands Lane, Hessay, just off the A59, at around 2.30pm. officers are appealing to anyone who saw the bike being dumped to get in touch.

They would also like to hear from any motorists who were driving along the A59 and saw two men on a motorbike turning off the road.

Anyone with any information that can help the police is urged to get in touch. Even if you think the information you have is insignificant, it could be vital to the investigation.

If you can help officers with their enquiries, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and pass information to York Serious Crime Team.

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number NYP-06072015-0286 when passing information about this incident.

Front Street, Acomb robbery – Police appeal for information

Police are investigating after a robbery in York.

Incident

Officers were called at around 2pm on Monday 6 July 2015, after reports of a robbery outside Halifax bank on Front Street, Acomb.

A man grabbed a cash box from a security guard outside the bank and left the scene on a motorcycle ridden by another man.

It is believed that the motorcycle was abandoned on Newlands Lane, in Hessay, and officers are appealing to anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area to get in touch.

The stolen cash box was recovered after being found discarded in Acomb.

The security guard was not injured in the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and speak to the Serious Crime Team.

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number NYP-06072015-0286 when passing information about this incident.