Security van armed raiders - police latest
POLICE are continuing to hunt three armed robbers who fled empty-handed after a raid on a security cash van in Simonstone.
The masked raiders, armed with sledge hammers and a baseball bat, struck as The Group Four vehicle was delivering money to a cash machine at the Texaco petrol station, in Whalley Road.
The guards managed to lock themselves in the back of the van and were unharmed.
The attempted robbery occurred just after 8 a.m. last Wednesday (July 9th) and the offenders escaped in a silver-blue Mercedes saloon heading towards Whalley, where, en-route, a third masked man was waiting and they transferred to a white van.
The Mercedes was later found abandoned in Woodhead Road.
Sgt Rob Evans, of Clitheroe Police, said: "We are renewing our appeal for witnesses in order to catch the culprits responsible. Anyone with information is urged to contact us immediately on either 01200 443344, or the free-and-confidential Crimestoppers line on 0800 555 111."
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Last Updated:
15 July 2008 3:57 PM
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Location:
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