Updating A heavy police presence rushed to the west end this afternoon Oct 29, and police can presently be seen in the area of the bank in Sandys. Further confirmed details are limited at this time, however we will update as able.
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Update 3.32pm: A number of police officers can be seen surrounding a van parked in the area.
Update 3.43pm: Police said that they responded to an incident at the Somerset branch of HSBC. Upon arriving, it was determined that four males attempted to rob security personnel attending the bank.
One of the individuals is believed to have brandished a firearm at that time.
No one was injured, and the assailants escaped on foot, the police said.
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Suspect number one is described as 5 foot 3, wearing a blue and red ski mask. Suspect two is described as 5 foot 2, wearing all dark clothing. Suspect three is described as 5 foot 9, wearing white and beige helmet.
Suspect four is described as 5 foot 11, wearing all dark clothing and a black helmet.
Witnesses or anyone who may have any information is asked to contact police on 2950011 or call the confidential Crimestoppers hotline number on 800 8477.
Update 3.57pm: Audio statement from Police Spokesperson Kimberley Spring:
Update 4.01pm: An HSBC spokesperson told Bernews, Earlier this afternoon there was an attempted robbery of one of our delivery teams outside of the Somerset Branch premises. Police were immediately notified and are currently on site.
All employees are safe. The Somerset Branch will be closed for the remainder of the day and will reopen tomorrow with additional security and HR support on hand for our employees.
Update 4.50pm: The police issued a written statement, which follows in full below:
Around 2pm police responded to an incident at the Somerset Branch of HSBC.
Upon arrival it was determined that 4 males attempted to rob security personal attending the bank.
One of the individuals is believed to have brandished a firearm at that time.
No injuries were caused and the assailants made good their escape on foot.
The description of these males is as follows:
- Suspect 1 5 3 wearing blue and red ski mask
- Suspect 2 5 2 wearing all dark clothing
- Suspect 3 5 9 wearing white and beige helmet
- Suspect 4 5 11 wearing all dark clothing and a black helmet
We are appealing for witnesses that may have seen these males to contact police on 2950011 or Crime Stoppers on 8008477.
Update 5.01pm: Area MP Michael Scott expressed his relief that there were no injuries to the staff, and encouraged members of the public to cooperate with the investigation.
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