MASKED armed robbers raided a Ramsbottom bank on Wednesday.
Two men entered the Royal Bank of Scotland on Bridge Street at 9am and threatened staff with a knife before escaping with a substantial quantity of cash. The first man is described as 5ft 7ins, of slim build and he was wearing a fluorescent jacket, a black balaclava and black gloves.
The second man was 5ft 11ins and was wearing a balaclava and a dark grey tracksuit style top.
The pair escaped in a Silver Audi Estate which was found abandoned nearby a short time later. It had been stolen from an address in Bury. Det Insp Bill Beddows from Bury CID today said: "This was a terrifying experience for all the staff and fortunately no-one was injured during the raid."
"I need the public's help to trace these two before they strike again, anyone who can help identify them can contact the CID at Bury on 0161 856 8150 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
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