Masked robbers yesterday broke their way into TSB Bank, Darwen before forcing staff to hand over a substancial amount of cash. The incident, in which nobody was injured, happened just after the bank closed at 4.30pm on Thursday 5th June 2008.Witnesses describe hearing a loud bang as the robbers broke through the glass door to gain entry to the bank which had closed for business just minutes before the raid.
The two robbers, branding machestes, were wearing balaclavas and escaped with a number of cash boxes in an Audi A3 get away car which had reportedly been stolen from Manchester last week. The car was later found abandoned less than a mile away on Robin Bank Street. It is presumed that the robbers had a second car waiting for them there.
Although nobody was physically hurt it has left staff and some onlookers very disturbed. The incident happened at a very busy time with many people walking down Duckworth Street on their way home from work or school.
The police are asking for any witnesses to get in touch as soon as possible after an initial search of the area failed to find the suspects in their get away vehicle.
Did you witness the incident? Were you near Robin Bank Street around 4.30pm? Maybe you saw the eventual get away car parked up? If you think you have any information please contact the local police station on 01254 353841.
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