Witness appeal after armed bank robbery in Walton

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 31st May 2023

Police are appealing for witnesses after an armed robbery at a bank in Surrey on Monday night (29 May).

A group of around six people forced entry into the Nationwide bank on Church Street in Walton-on-Thames at around 11:30pm.

They threatened a member of security staff with weapons before stealing £2500 in cash.

The group fled the scene in a black/dark grey Audi RS6, which is believed to have been stolen and was later found abandoned in Chertsey.

The group were described as wearing all black clothing and balaclavas.

Detective Constable Marita Wells is investigating the case:

“This was an incredibly serious incident which will no doubt have left the local community concerned.

“We are working at pace to identify and apprehend the suspects and local residents will notice a continued police presence in the area whilst we carry out our enquiries.

“If you have CCTV covering the area, or if you were in the area at the time and may have information which could assist our enquiries, please contact us straightaway.”

If you have any information that can help with the investigation, contact Surrey Police quoting PR/45230058847.

If you do not wish to speak to police, you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.