Police are investigating an attempted robbery at Lloyds Bank in Market Square, Dover on Saturday morning. At 9.15 am, a cleaner working in the bank was confronted by two men, one of whom is believed to have had a handgun. She was ordered to sit in a back room while the men carried out a search of the bank, but fled empty handed. The offenders are described as:
A white man of stocky build, aged in his 20s or 30s, 5ft 11in tall, dressed all in black with a black coat, black trousers, black balaclava and black gloves.
And a thin man, 5ft 8 in tall who was wearing a light blue hooded top, balaclava, gloves and dark blue tracksuit bottoms, with pale blue trainers.
Anyone who knows the offenders, or has any information about the incident is asked to contact Det Sgt Stuart Ward on 01304 240055. If you want to remain anonymous, call Kent Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.