Cash boxes grabbed in four Black Country post office raids
Robbers have struck four times at post offices in the Black Country – including twice in Wolverhampton – police revealed today.
A £5,000 reward is being offered for information about the robberies, which all took place in broad daylight, with thousands of pounds being stolen in the raids.
Police today revealed that between May 9 and July 4 cash boxes had been grabbed from security guards.
Officers said they were keeping an 'open mind' as to whether the four robberies – the other two of which took place in Walsall – are linked.
The first happened at the Cresswell Crescent branch in Bloxwich, then on May 20 a security guard was robbed at the Showell Circus Post Office.
On June 18 a cash box was taken at the Wood End branch in Wednesfield and the most recent robbery was in Willenhall Road near Wolverhampton city centre.
None of the security guards were injured but several were threatened with violence.
Det Sgt Paul Reeves from West Midlands Police said: "The cash boxes are fitted with coloured dye which covers the notes if the box is not opened with the key so we are keen to hear from anyone who has received any notes covered with dye in the last three months.
"The Post Office is supporting our investigation and are offering the £5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the people responsible."
During the Showell Circus robbery a man drove away in a silver vehicle, while in the Wood End incident the cash box was ripped from the grasp of the security guard before the robber fled on foot. All four robberies saw a driver or security guard approached before robbers either demanded the cash box or grabbed it and fled.
Det Sgt Reeves added: "Although there are similarities between each offence we are keeping an open mind as to whether or not they are all linked.
"All of the offences happened during the day and we are keen to hear from any witnesses or anyone with information about them."
Last October axe-wielding robbers forced a security worker to hand over £25,000 outside Lanesfield Post Office, in a raid which took just six seconds.
People can call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with any information.
