Rhyl Robbery: Appeal for information

Detectives are continuing to appeal for witnesses to a robbery that occurred at a building society in Rhyl two weeks ago.

At approx. 19:10hrs on Friday, 9th of October, a robbery occurred at the Halifax on Russell Road, whereby two males forced entry into the property whilst security guards were within delivering to the premises.

Two offenders alighted from a vehicle parked in a car park at the side of the building society, and ran to the front of the property where forced entry was made via the main entrance.

The men are described as follows:

The first man is described as being approx. 6'4" to 6'5" tall, lanky / medium build, wearing a black balaclava, and dark clothing.

The second man is described as being approx. 5'8" to 5'9" tall, of stocky build and was wearing a black balaclava and dark clothing.

As a result of enquiries, police are appealing for the public's help to trace a red coloured Ford Focus C-Max car, similar to the vehicle in the above photograph.

Officers believe this vehicle travelled on roads within Rhyl town for some time before the attack that evening. The vehicle contained at least two men.

Following the attack, it's known that the vehicle travelled along Bath Street, and Brighton Road and was last seen travelling along Grange Road towards the Rhyl FC football ground.

Police believe that the vehicle may have turned off Grange Road prior to the football ground, and used side streets to make an escape.

The vehicle may have been driven erratically, and would possibly have attracted attention.

Despite an extensive search, the police have not found the vehicle which may have been abandoned in the area.

A police spokesman said: "We continue to appeal for witnesses and are particularly keen on speaking to anybody who may have seen a red coloured Ford C Max being driven around the Rhyl area to contact us.

"It is not uncommon for offenders to use stolen vehicles to commit such offences and abandon vehicles soon after their getaway. We would appeal to anyone who has seen such a vehicle to get in touch."

Anyone with information can contact officers at Central Division CID on 101, or 0845 607 1001 (Welsh line) 0845 607 1002 (English) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Alternatively send a text message to 66767 or email - northwalespolice@north-wales.police.uk