Man takes bag of cash from driver outside Wellington bank before dropping it
Police are investigating a report of an attempted theft in Wellington last week and appealing for information to trace the offender.
The incident happened in Walker Street, outside the TSB building, between 7pm and 7.30pm on Tuesday 2 August when a driver was making a delivery at the bank.
A man ran up to the driver and grabbed one of his bags, ran off then dropped the bag and said it had been a joke.
Nothing was stolen during the incident.
Investigating officers would like to trace a man, carrying a red and black rucksack, who was nearby at the time and may have witnessed the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Mercia Police on 101 or contact Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555111 or through their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org quoting incident 675S of 2 August.
