Fife Police Release Photo From Kirkcaldy Bank Robbery Attempt

Police in Fife have released photo connection with an abduction and robbery in Kirkcaldy last week.

Officers are renewing their appeal for information and have issued a photo of a holdall used by the suspect on Wednesday 11th November as well as an image of a Volkswagen Caddy Van seen in the Mitchelston Industrial Estate.

An extensive investigation is ongoing with officers analysing local CCTV footage, carrying out door-to-door inquiries and pursuing intelligence-led information.

Detectives are still keen to speak to anyone with information that can assist them with their enquiries and particularly if they recognise this description of the man:

He is described as white, 5ft 6 ins tall, heavy build and wearing a dark green baseball cap, a dark green scarf, a thick dark blue jacket, tracksuit bottoms and sunglasses. He spoke with a distinctive Eastern European accent.

Detective Inspector Charlie Duncan is leading the investigation, he says:

''I would like to thank the members of the public who have come forward so far, in particular the assistance afforded to us by the local taxi firms.

I am keen to speak with anyone who may have seen a male in the Lochgelly area between noon and 1pm on Wednesday, 11th November, 2015. I have released a photograph of a holdall used during the robbery, which I know the male responsible was carrying before he entered the taxi, which drove him from Lochgelly to Kirkcaldy. It is an old JAKO, J1 sports holdall, which is no longer on sale. I would urge anyone who has seen one similar belonging to a person they may have concerns around to come forward. 

We are also interested in tracing the owner of a black Volkswagen Caddy van seen entering Mitchelston Industrial Estate directly behind the taxi used in the robbery. The vehicle is seen to park in the service area near to Martin Plant Hire on Carberry Place, Kirkcaldy about 1.10pm and leave again about half-an-hour later.  The van is a 2004-2010 model with a distinctive tailgate opposed to the more conventional double rear doors. I need to eliminate this vehicle from our enquiries. On leaving the estate the driver turned left onto Earn Road, Kirkcaldy and may have been working in the area.

In addition, I want to speak with a member of the public who walked past the snack van, parked directly outside the BMW garage on Carberry Road, Kirkcaldy at around 1:20pm and walked past the taxi, which was parked further up Carberry Road. I believe the person responsible was still seated within the taxi, when this male passed or may even been exiting as he was approached. It is vitally important we trace this person, as there is no CCTV covering this area. The male is about 20-25 years of age, he was wearing a very distinctive two tone blue and white jacket or tracksuit top, with a white panel around the waist. He was also wearing blue jeans and trainers.''
 
Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or anonymously or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.