Gwent Police is reappealing for witnesses following a cash in transit robbery outside the Tesco store on Harlech Retail Park, Cardiff Road, Newport on Friday 16th October at around 7:45pm.
Officers specifically want to trace three people who were in the area when a security guard delivering money to the store was approached by a man, wearing dark clothing and white trainers, pushed to the ground and a box containing money was taken.
It is believed that the robber had two or possibly three accomplices and they left the scene in a dark (possibly blue) 4 door car. On leaving the Harlech retail park they drove towards the Tredegar Park roundabout.
Officers want to trace the following people who were in the area at the time of the incident;
– A lady who told a security guard she saw the offenders run off and throw the cash box at the side of the Tesco store which they then recovered. She is described as white, with dark hair, aged 25 – 30 years old, possibly wearing a white top.
– A man who may have been using the ATM at the store and got into a maroon coloured Ford Escort. He is described as aged between 60 – 70 years old, of a slight build, 5’7″-5’8″ tall, balding with grey hair at the side.
– A man, reported to be of chinese appearance, who was sat on a box full of store catalogues near the entrance to the store. He had silver rimmed glasses and it’s believed he may have had a child with him.
Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or has any information that could assist officers with their enquiries is asked to call Gwent Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
