Two Manchester men are being hunted in connection with a Preston cash-in-transit robbery last month.
Lee James Seddon, 36, and Michael Paul Bond, 30, are both wanted following the incident at at the Brookfield Newsagent on Langfield Road at 9.30am on June 12.
A security van was making a cash delivery at the ATM when the guards were approached by three men wearing balaclavas.
One of the robbers was wielding a machete and a number of cash cassettes were stolen.
The three men then left the scene in a Mini Cooper which was found abandoned a short time later on Troutbeck Place.
Seddon is known to have links to the Bolton and South Manchester areas and Bond is believed to be resident in the South Manchester area.
WANTED: Lee James Seddon (left) and Michael Paul Bond
Detective Sergeant Martin Pearson from Central Division CID said: “We believe both men are aware that the police wish to speak to them and if anyone has any sightings or information as to their whereabouts I’d urge them to contact Lancashire Police on 101 quoting reference LC-20130612-0332.
“They should not be approached by the public.”
People with information can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or on-line at Crimestoppers-uk.org.
Robert Pinkney, 31 of Isis Close, Salford was charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and has been remanded to appear before Preston Crown Court on September 6.
A 35-year-old man from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and a 27-year-old woman from Bolton has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Both and are currently on police bail until August 28 pending further enquires.
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