Police hunting would-be bank robber who assaulted staff at Chadwell Heath HSBC
A would-be bank robber ran away from HSBC in Chadwell Heath when a staff member screamed earlier this month.
Redbridge Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident at the bank in Wangey Road on September 18.
A spokesman said the suspect attempted to enter the staff area behind the counter at around 1pm.
As the female staff member opened a security door, he tried to pull her out of the way but ran out of the bank when she screamed.
Officers believed he escaped into High Road.
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The suspect is described as man in his 40s of Asian appearance, medium build with black receeding hair and stubble.
He was wearing a black North Face jacket, dark blue jeans and dark trainers.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Pc Tiney on 020 8721 2766, quoting reference 4417712/13, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
