Security Guard Injured After Bank Robbery in Greenford

Cash box snatched and man assaulted

Officers at the Finchley Flying Squad are appealing for information following a robbery in Greenford.

Police were called at approximately 11:00hrs ( Tuesday 16 March) to reports of a robbery outside HSBC Bank on Greenford Road.

Officers believe that two men, wearing grey/black hooded tops, snatched a cash box from a cash-in-transit security guard after assaulting him outside the bank.

The two men, one described as 6' in height and of a medium build, and the other described as 5'9" in height, then made off with the cash box in a Renault Megane direction unknown.

The cash-in-transit security guard is currently receiving medical treatment at a West London hospital for minor injuries to his hand.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room at the Finchley Flying Squad on 020
8358 1751; or if you wish to remain anonymous please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

No arrests and no other persons were injured.

No weapons/firearms were used.

March 16th, 2010