Armed robber leaves bank empty handed as staff activate panic alarm, CCTV: Southsea
(PO5 - Friday, 27 January, 2012)

Police have issued CCTV images following an attempted bank robbery at Barclays Bank, Osborne Road, Southsea at around 2.15pm on Wednesday, January 25.

A man entered the bank then produced, what is believed to be a handgun, from his jacket and demanded money from the cashier.

He left empty handed after staff activated the panic alarm.

The offender is described as:

• slim build
• 6ft tall
• wearing a black slim fitting shiny jacket with the hood up, a black scarf or muslin type fabric covering his face, light blue skinny jeans and white trainers

Det Insp Mark Tutton said:

"We believe the offender was in the area of the bus stop outside Debenhams in Osborne Road for a short time before entering the bank.

"This area is busy and there may have been a number of passers-by who saw this man.

"We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the man before or after the incident, or may be able to identify him from the CCTV images."

Anyone with information should contact CID at Fratton police station on 101.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Police Force: Hampshire

Address:
Barclays
Osborne Road
Southsea
HAMPSHIRE
PO5