Appeal for witnesses following an armed robbery at bank in Knutsford

Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a bank in Knutsford.

At 12.48pm on Friday 5 March, police were called to an armed robbery at Natwest Bank on Kings Street, Knutsford.

Two men entered the bank, threatened staff and stole cash.

The two men then fled the area on a black motorbike.

No members of staff are believed to have been injured.

Both rider and pillion passenger were dressed all in black and the rider of the motorbike was wearing a multi-coloured black and red helmet.

Police conducted a thorough search of the area and enquiries are ongoing.

DS Stephen Joyce said: “We are making a number of enquiries in the area and are keen to speak to anyone who has information that could help us.

“If you were in the area at the time and have dashcam get in touch on 101 or via website.

“There is also a chance that the suspects discarded their motorbike somewhere in the town or surrounding area. If you should come across this, or a green petrol can, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should contact Cheshire Police on 101 or via the website quoting IML 931559.

Information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or report it via:

https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously