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Man robbed of £6,000 as he left bank in Leicester

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A man has spoken of his terror after two robbers snatched £6,000 from him moments after he withdrew it from the bank.

The 55-year-old victim, who does not want to be named, was picking up the cash at Lloyds TSB in Narborough Road, Leicester, and planned to spend it on a second-hand car.

After he returned to his car, two men pulled open the front doors and one held him down while the other climbed in and snatched the cash from the glove compartment.

The victim, who lives in Braunstone Town, said he no longer felt safe outdoors and was having trouble sleeping.

The victim said: "I'd ordered the money and arranged to pick it up from the bank.

"I'd parked nearby in Browning Street and got the cash from the counter. I wrapped it up in my jacket and carried it back to my car and I was pretty sure no-one outside the bank saw it.

"I got into the car and put the money straight into the glove box.

"Then one man got into the passenger seat and the other opened the driver's side door at the same time.

"It all happened so quickly. I asked what was going on and they swore at me, telling me to shut up.

"The man in the passenger seat ripped open the glove box and got the money.

"They had a car parked up the road and they went to that and drove off."

The victim said he then started "screaming blue murder" and people came out into the street to see what had happened.

The police were called and they have since appealed for witnesses.

The victim said: "I don't know if they knew I was going to get the money or if it all happened by chance.

"It really does your head in having no idea about that. It wasn't visible on the street at any point.

"I'm a reasonably rounded person but after something like this I'm doubting my own safety with everything.

"I can't sleep and I don't feel safe any more."

The robbery happened at about 12.30pm on April 5. One of the robbers was black, of very large build and was wearing a big overcoat. He is thought to be in his 30s or 40s.

The other was black, 5ft 8in and stocky, with a round face. He was wearing dark clothing with a dark bobble hat.

It is thought a third man may have been inside the silver getaway vehicle, which was driven off in the direction of Harrow Road.

Pc Claire Middleton said: "The victim has been left very badly shaken up."

A police spokeswoman said: "We would encourage people to try to avoid withdrawing large sums of cash, to lessen the chance of them being of a victim of crime, but we understand there are occasions when cash is the only option.

"For anyone who is intending to withdraw such money, we would remind them to beware of strangers when withdrawing cash, try to have a friend with them and to split the cash discreetly into smaller amounts and keep it in a zipped compartment in a bag.

"Inside a vehicle, keep the cash out of view of passers-by and keep your doors locked."

Anyone with information about the incident should call police on 101.

Man robbed of £6,000 as he left bank in Leicester


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