IMAGE RELEASED AFTER SECURITY GUARD THREATENED IN CASH IN TRANSIT VAN ROBBERY

At around 10.30am on Sunday 4 February 2018, an unknown offender had driven up behind a cash-in-transit van and parked nearby on Greenland Street. 

The man left the car and approached the cash-in-transit security guard who tried to lock himself inside the van but, at this point, the man produced a weapon, which he used to make threats. 
  
He then took the money from the security guard and fled towards Eccles New Road. 
  
Officers investigating the incident are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. 
  
Detective Constable Philip Kumeta of GMP’s Salford borough, said:

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“It is frightening that the guard was threatened and had money taken so violently when he was simply doing his job. 
  
“We have released images of a man we wish to speak to in connection with the incident, but we need the public’s help in identifying who the man is. 
  
“If you know something that could help with our enquiries, or saw something that stood out from the ordinary, please contact police as soon as you can.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 5461 or 101, quoting incident number 721 of 04/02/18. Reports can also be made anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.