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Three men hunted after bank raid
2011-05-19 15:24:14
19 May 2011 Last updated at 17:24 Share this page Delicious Digg Facebook reddit StumbleUpon Twitter Email Print Machynlleth Barclays guard robbery: One man arrested Two cars were used by the robbers, who then escaped on foot in Welshpool
Police have arrested a man after three robbers escaped with cash from a security guard outside a Barclays branch in Powys.
The incident took place at the entrance to the bank in Machynlleth at about 1145 BST on Thursday.
Dyfed-Powys Police are still searching for two men, who were last seen in fields near Gungrog Hill in Welshpool.
The robbers made off in a black BMW car and then switched to a white Mercedes in a village near Machynlleth.
Continue reading the main story “Start QuoteWe believe they have been staying in the area, and could still be in Welshpool”
End Quote Det Ch Insp Shane Williams Dyfed-Powys PoliceThe car was later found abandoned. Police said a quantity of cash was taken, but it is not known how much.
The robbery took place at the branch in Heol Pentrerhedyn, Machynlleth.
Det Ch Insp Shane Williams of Dyfed-Powys Police said: "We still have officers in the area searching for these two white men, who are believed to still be on foot.
"I would ask any members of the public who may see them not to approach them but to contact us and use 999."
'Running away'Det Ch Insp Williams said witnesses informed police that the suspects had made off in a black BMW, registration GY06 PHA.
"This vehicle made off over the Aberdovey Bridge and was located soon after by police in the village of Llanwrin.
"It's believed these individuals then made off in a white Mercedes (reg BJ59 SVF).
Det Insp Williams said that vehicle was then abandoned near the Flash Leisure Centre in Welshpool.
Three men, two white and one black, were seen running away carrying lounge suits.
Police have appealed to hotel and bed and breakfast owners in the area who had guests matching the descriptions of the men.
"We believe they have been staying in the area, and could still be in Welshpool," said Det Insp Williams.
Barclays said: "We are currently working with the police to assist them with their investigations during which time the branch will remain closed.
"The safety of our customers and staff will always be of utmost importance to us and we will work hard to minimise disruption to our customers and thank them for their understanding."