Thieves break into train station and wheel away cash safe in south London

 
Wheeling away: the thieves used a trolley to move the safe
Alexandra Rucki19 June 2014
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A gang of thieves snuck into a train station and wheeled away a safe containing cash on a metal trolley.

CCTV images show three men in the booking hall of Tooting railway station, in south London, shortly before midnight on May 2.

Suspect: a CCTV image released by police

They used a tool to force their way into the staff office and took a safe, containing a small amount of cash.

To save themselves from lugging the heavy safe away they used a small trolley and wheeled it down the road.

CCTV: police are appealing for information

Police have been analysing CCTV footage and have released images of the trio to appeal for witnesses.

Detective Constable Rachel Smith, of British Transport Police, said: “The men used a small trolley to wheel the metal safe away, which might have created quite a bit of noise and would have been an unusual sight that people may remember.”

Appeal: police want to speak to this man

She added: “Thankfully the station is fitted with CCTV cameras and I’m confident someone will recognise the men pictured, especially the two where we can clearly see their faces. I am very keen to speak to these men as I believe they might be able to greatly assist the investigation.”

Anyone with information can call British Transport Police on 0800 40 50 40, or text 61016, quoting reference SSUB/B5 of 13/06/2014. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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