Attempted robbery at Natwest in Southbourne (From Bournemouth Echo)
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Attempted robbery at Natwest in Southbourne
2:06pm Wednesday 24th October 2012 in Bournemouth
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- Police were called to an attempted robbery at Natwest in Southbourne Grove, Southbourne at 12.05pm.
- Officers, including armed police, are currently searching the area.
- It is believed one man committed the attempted robbery.
- Local traders have said no one was injured but members of the public were inside the bank at the time.
4:00pm
There's been an attempted armed robbery at my NatWest bank in Southbourne, do hope all the lovely staff are not too shaken and recovering ok
— @Teannabanna 24 October 2012
3:54pm
A NatWest spokesperson has issued the following statement:
"We are working with police to investigate an incident at our NatWest Southbourne branch today. As always, the safety and security of our customers and staff is our main priority and the branch will remain closed for the rest of the day but we expect to open again at 9am tomorrow. Customers can use our branches at Boscombe and Christchurch as well as our online, telephone and mobile banking services."
3:25pm
Drama in Sunny Southbourne, Natwest has had a robbery. Hope all the staff are ok
— @1SunsetSmiler 24 October 2012
3:25pm
@Bournemouthecho the police helicopter is still hovering over southbourne/pokesdown area
— @LeahMayConway 24 October 2012
3:19pm
@echonewsdesk also heli flying over boscombe for well over 20 mins.headed towards s'bourne.now back here
— @RenatoMMarques 24 October 2012
3:06pm
Police seem to have left the bank now and there is a sign telling customers to go Boscombe branch.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:56pm
2:55pm Wed 24 Oct 12
s-pb2 says
Helicopter currently over Cecil Road, Boscombe
2:55pm
@Bournemouthecho The Police Helicopter is hovering above me???#boscombe
— @RacingGirlKaz 24 October 2012
2:49pm
We are also being told that one man committed the attempted robbery.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:47pm
There are still loads of police cars driving up and down Southbourne Grove.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:47pm
We have been told by local traders that no one was injured in the incident but members of the public were inside at the time.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:45pm
The police helicopter is hovering over the bank and Southbourne Grove.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:33pm
Hope all the staff at natwest Southbourne are Ok, we bank there and they are all very nice #southbournebankjob
— @shepbh6 24 October 2012
2:30pm
If you have any pictures, please send them to us at digital@bournemouthecho.co.uk
2:22pm
Traders we have spoken to say they were unaware of the robbery until police arrived on scene.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:22pm
Police officers have been speaking to traders nearby to see if they have any information about the incident.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:21pm
@Bournemouthecho incident at Southbourne Grove Nat West - lots of police response - any news?
— @andteastore 24 October 2012
2:19pm
What is going on in southbourne??! 4 police cars 2 police bikes and a police can outside natwest #drama
— @TeaganMaddocks 24 October 2012
2:18pm
is it safe to go into Southbourne Grove yet ???
— @shepbh6 24 October 2012
2:13pm
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said they were called at 12.05pm to a report of an attempted robbery at the Natwest bank in Southbourne Grove.
2:12pm
Paula's just taken this picture of police activity outside Natwest. Officers including armed police are currently searching the area:
2:09pm
Here's a locator map for the Southbourne branch:
2:08pm
Our reporter Paula Roberts is currently at the scene and will be providing updates. Here's what she's told us so far:
Dozens of police cars are in the area of Seabourne Road and Southbourne Grove
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
And there are a number of police officers on foot in the area.
— @echonewsdesk 24 October 2012
2:07pm
Police have been called to an attempted robbery at Natwest in Southbourne Grove, Southbourne this afternoon.
Comments(17)
ebagum
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2:25pm Wed 24 Oct 12
contric
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2:31pm Wed 24 Oct 12
s-pb2
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2:55pm Wed 24 Oct 12
muscliffman
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3:18pm Wed 24 Oct 12
I thought every time a customer walked into any of the Banks anywhere this happened - to the customer.
John T
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3:51pm Wed 24 Oct 12
homerjsimpson1979
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4:53pm Wed 24 Oct 12
Blimey!!
I can see tomorrow's headline already....
'Boscombe is crime free'
Chris Date
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5:02pm Wed 24 Oct 12
pete woodley wrote:Yet another barbed quote from this ridiculous person !! Grow up !!
The robbers couldnt have gone far try Pokesdown.
99telboy
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5:12pm Wed 24 Oct 12
Came back for the last few quid he hadn't already plundered.
pete woodley
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5:38pm Wed 24 Oct 12
Chris Date wrote:What a brave boy,so witty and obviously so young.
pete woodley wrote:Yet another barbed quote from this ridiculous person !! Grow up !!
The robbers couldnt have gone far try Pokesdown.
Bournefre
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6:45pm Wed 24 Oct 12
I blame the parents.
BIGTONE
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8:11pm Wed 24 Oct 12
GAHmusic
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9:33pm Wed 24 Oct 12
rswheelnut
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9:43pm Wed 24 Oct 12
That is my bank and i know the staff so i hope everyone is ok. Shame people seem to keep trying to target a nice area. My house price is no doubt affected each time the crime rate statistic is updated! Hope the scum are caught!
HRH of Boscombe
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12:08am Thu 25 Oct 12
whataboutthat
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12:49am Thu 25 Oct 12
rswheelnut wrote:Go back to mumsnet.
My neighbour was there at the time and allegedly a distinctly 'shifty' character with a Polish accent was hanging around the grove then at exactly midday went into Natwest. Came out about 30-40 seconds later, ran across the road and down the access road behind the shops. Was then seen getting into a black VW golf with Polish number plates. A silver BMW 5 or 7 series saloon possibly also involved. drove towards cliff top and was last seen near spyglass and kettle. I came down through ringwood at 1pm and the area had police in several places, I presume looking out for suspect vehicle leaving the area.
That is my bank and i know the staff so i hope everyone is ok. Shame people seem to keep trying to target a nice area. My house price is no doubt affected each time the crime rate statistic is updated! Hope the scum are caught!
madras
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7:27pm Thu 25 Oct 12
whataboutthat wrote:Apart from the final paragraph, that was the most informative article / posting that I have read so far on this attempted robbery
rswheelnut wrote:Go back to mumsnet.
My neighbour was there at the time and allegedly a distinctly 'shifty' character with a Polish accent was hanging around the grove then at exactly midday went into Natwest. Came out about 30-40 seconds later, ran across the road and down the access road behind the shops. Was then seen getting into a black VW golf with Polish number plates. A silver BMW 5 or 7 series saloon possibly also involved. drove towards cliff top and was last seen near spyglass and kettle. I came down through ringwood at 1pm and the area had police in several places, I presume looking out for suspect vehicle leaving the area.
That is my bank and i know the staff so i hope everyone is ok. Shame people seem to keep trying to target a nice area. My house price is no doubt affected each time the crime rate statistic is updated! Hope the scum are caught!
pete woodley says...
2:13pm Wed 24 Oct 12