Police Appeal For Help To Trace Cashpoint Robbery Suspect
West Mercia Police have appealed for assistance from the public as they continue their attempts to trace Peter Shaun Oates, a man from Merseyside who has failed to answer his police bail in relation to a robbery that occurred in 2010.
Police have appealed for help to find robbery suspect Peter OatesThe 25-year-old was arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with a cash in transit robbery which took place in September 2010 in Leintwardine, Herefordshire.
The robbery occurred at 1.20am on Friday 3 September 2010 at HSBC in High St, Leintwardine. Two delivery men were walking towards the bank when they were approached by four men. Violence was used and cashboxes containing thousands of pounds were handed over.
Two men have already been charged with robbery in relation to this incident.
West Mercia Police have reminded people that a reward is available to anyone who provides information that leads to a successful conviction.
A statement from HSBC Bank plc, on behalf of the BBA, (British Bankers' Association), confirms:
"A reward of up to £25,000 may be paid to any member of the public who provides information in relation to a serious crime against HSBC Bank plc.
"The award applies to any offence committed in the United Kingdom, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. HSBC Bank plc is a participating member of the British Bankers' Association Rewards Scheme.
"The precise sum and whether or not it should be paid is at the absolute discretion of the members of the scheme."
Meanwhile, Detective Inspector Carl Moore, from West Mercia Police, said:
"It is vital we trace Mr Oates as soon as we can. He has knowingly avoided answering his bail and remains at large by deliberately evading capture.
"I would ask anyone who knows where he is, or where he has been in recent times, to come forward and share that information with us so that we can track him down and ensure the judicial process restarts.
"Anyone who has information about Peter Oates should call West Mercia Police on 0300 333 3000. Alternatively, please remember that information can also be left anonymously by calling independent charity, Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111."
Issued: Tuesday 31 January 2012