Shropshire Star

Man robbed in Wellington after using cash point

A man was robbed while using a cash point in the early hours of the morning.

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Halifax Bank in Wellington

Two people approached the 51-year-old man while he was using the Halifax cash point in Wellington.

The man was described as being between 30 and 35 and having a "dirty" appearance. The other is believed to be a woman.

It happened at around 3.30am today. The victim was not injured.

Detective Sergeant Anthony Cleobury, from Malinsgate Police Station, said: "This was a nasty incident which has left the victim understandably shaken, but thankfully he was not injured.

"A number of enquiries are currently ongoing and as part of the investigation, we are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the offence to please come forward.

"We would also like to speak to anyone who saw a white Vauxhall Movano in the area at the time, which had a registration plate ending in YEC.

"If anyone was in the area and saw what happened, or has any information that may help with our enquiries, please call West Mercia Police."

Anybody with information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident reference 113S of 19 May 2018.

Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org