Croydon police seek armed robber after building society robbery (From Croydon Guardian)

Croydon police seek armed robber after building society robbery

1:40pm Thursday 8th October 2009 in

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Police are hunting for an armed robber who used a hand gun to threaten staff at the Yorkshire Building Society in South Croydon.

The robber, who was dressed in black and wore a colour-changing “chameleon paint” crash helmet, fled empty-handed on a dark moped after staff at the Seldon Place branch activated a security screen.

The building society has offered a “substantial” reward for useful information about the raid, which took place at 4pm on September 16.

Police are keen to speak with anyone who recognises the distinctive crash helmet, which had a tinted purple and green visor.

Anyone with information can contact the Flying Squad on 020 7232 6530, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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