Guard Injured During Sainsbury's Robbery in Northfields

Police seek two men who stole cash box

A cash-in-transit guard delivering money to Sainsbury's in Northfields has been slightly injured during a robbery this morning.

Police were called at 07:52hrs to reports from Sainsbury’s Local, Northfield Avenue, W5.

The cash point at the venue was being replenished when a cash-in-transit guard was attacked by two men and a cash box was stolen.

The two men then made off in a small light coloured hatchback car. The guard suffered slight injuries which did not require treatment.

Both suspects are described as dark skinned, medium build and approx. 6ft in height.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Flying Squad at Finchley on 020 8358 1752 or the police non-emergency number 101. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 1111

October 29th 2013