LLoyds TSB bank robbers were ‘professionals’

Nov 19 2009 by Sam Casey, Huddersfield Daily Examiner

THE detective leading the investigation into an armed bank robbery in Huddersfield has admitted he is struggling to make a breakthrough.

Detective Sergeant Keith Skarz is in charge of the search for two men who threatened staff in Lloyds TSB on Westgate before getting away with thousands of pounds.

He said: “It was obviously a very professional job. There’s nothing coming up at the moment.”

The robbers, armed with a gun and a knife and wearing black masks, walked into the bank at about 5pm on Thursday, November 5.

They took a large amount of cash before getting away in a silver Vauxhall Vectra towards Trinity Street.

Det Sgt Skarz said: “We haven’t even got any information on the vehicle.”

Anyone with information should call Huddersfield CID on 01484 436685 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.