Large amount of cash stolen in cash in transit robbery

A man was threatened by robbers who stole a money box containing a large amount of cash.

At about 1.20pm on 24 February 2014, a 50-year-old man was leaving Weatherspoons on Long Street, Middleton having just made a cash collection.

As he approached his van a white BMW 1 series pulled up alongside him and the passenger got out and demanded he hand over the box.

He snatched the box from the victim and got back into the car, which was driven off by a second man.

The car – which had the registration MJ62 TXX – was found abandoned on The Downs, Middleton a short time later.

Detective Constable Dan Daly, said: “These men have stolen a large amount of cash in what must have been a pre-planned robbery.

“I want anyone who saw what happened, the men escaping or the car being abandoned to come forward.

“I would also urge anyone who knows where the car was being stored prior to the robbery or has heard anyone plotting this raid to call us.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 0161 856 8701, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.