CCTV appeal after strangers snatch man's bank card then withdraw hundreds in cash

Police have issued a CCTV appeal after two strangers reportedly stole a man's bank card then withdrew hundreds of pounds in cash.

The victim was in Manchester city centre at around 12.20am on Friday, December 1 last year when two 'unknown' males approached him. Police said they then stole his bank card.

Just moment later, they withdrew £350 in cash from it at an ATM on Whitworth Street West. Officers investigating the robbery now want to speak to the two males captured in the CCTV images.

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They believe 'they may have further information which may be helpful to the investigation'. Anyone who recognises them, or who has any information, is being urged to contact officers.

Greater Manchester Police can be contacted by calling 101 or reporting online at www.gmp.police.uk quoting log 195 of 01/12/2023. Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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