PEOPLE who witnessed the robbery of a G4S van in Acomb on Monday are asked to contact police. 

A man wielding a baseball bat robbed a G4S guard at the Halifax in Acomb on Monday before escaping on a waiting motorbike. 

Detectives are appealing to witnesses to come forward and particularly want to hear from people who took any photographs or recorded any video footage in the Front Street area of Acomb between 12pm and 2pm.

A police spokesman said:  "Any images could help the investigation, even if they are not of the robbery itself.

"After leaving the scene of the incident the suspect left the area on a motorcycle with another man. The bike was found abandoned on Newlands Lane, Hessay, just off the A59, at around 2.30pm. officers are appealing to anyone who saw the bike being dumped to get in touch.

"They would also like to hear from any motorists who were driving along the A59 and saw two men on a motorbike turning off the road." 

If you can help officers with their enquiries, please contact North Yorkshire Police on 101 – select option 2 – and pass information to York Serious Crime Team.

If you prefer not to give your name, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number NYP-06072015-0286 when passing information about this incident.