DAYLIGHT ROBBERY

Thieves steal thousands in post office cash grab

Thousands of pounds in cash was stolen from a Coatbridge post office during a brazen daylight robbery.

Thieves struck on Sunday afternoon, swiping a “cash container” being delivered to the

Townhead facility by a courier at around 3.30pm.

Two men were seen running from the scene of the crime at the Leven Road post office towards nearby Wye Crescent.

Police are conducting doorto-door enquiries and reviewing CCTV footage in an attempt to trace the callous crooks who made off with the five-figure sum.

Post office staff declined to comment on the raid when the Advertiser visited the premises on Monday.

Officers are now seeking the public’s help with their investigation, with Detective Sergeant Lorraine Wilson of Coatbridge CID adding: “Thankfully no-one was injured in this incident.

“I am appealing to anyone who may have been near to Townhead post office at around 3.30pm yesterday [Sunday] afternoon.

“Did you see or hear anything

suspicious around this time, or did you see two men running along Leven Road?

“I would also appeal to any drivers who may have been in the Leven Road area to call us if they had a dash-cam device fitted and working in their vehicle; we would like to examine any footage that might be available.

“We are currently carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the area and CCTV footage is being reviewed.

“Anyone who has any information which might help in this investigation is asked to call us at Coatbridge on 101, quoting the reference 2385 on December 15, 2019.

“People wishing to pass on details and remain anonymous can do so through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Robbery The Townhead facility was targeted