Machete-wielding robbers target cash delivery driver in Smethwick

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:39 · Archive

Two balaclava-clad men robbed a cash delivery driver at Smethwick shopping park using a machete.

Two balaclava-clad men robbed a cash delivery driver at Windmills Shopping Park in Cape Hill, Smethwick, on Monday morning. The robbers fled with a quantity of cash after wielding a machete during the incident. The driver was not physically injured despite experiencing what police described as a 'terrifying ordeal'.

West Midlands Police believe the robbers were using a distinctive white Ford Transit Custom model. The vehicle had its front and rear number plates missing at the time of the robbery, though officers believe the plates will have been replaced since.

Detective Sergeant Tom Frenchum from the major crime unit appealed for witnesses. 'This was clearly a terrifying ordeal for the driver, but thankfully he was not physically injured during the robbery,' he said. 'We need to hear from anyone who thinks they may have information about its whereabouts before or after the robbery.' Officers have been recovering CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses. Anyone with information can contact police on 101, quoting log 510 of 2 November.

How it is being reported

• Machete-wielding robbers target cash delivery driver in SmethwickThe robbery took place at Windmills Shopping Park in Cape HillExpress & Star · 2 Nov, 15:55
• Machete-wielding robbers target cash delivery driver in SmethwickPolice believe the robbers were using a distinctive white Ford Transit Custom model and want to hear from anyone who may have seen itBirminghamLive · 2 Nov, 15:32

In this story: Smethwick · Windmills Shopping Park · Cape Hill · West Midlands Police · Tom Frenchum

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