Police are investigating after a man in his 80s was forced out of a van before it was stolen.
Greater Manchester Police are continuing to investigate a robbery of a van that happened on Tuesday, March 12 at around 2pm on the Crescent, Salford.
The victim, a man in his 80s, was a delivery driver in a large white Mercedes Sprinter when a group of men travelling behind in a black Volvo V60 estate (AG58 LZC) collided into the back of the van before forcing the victim out of the vehicle and driving off in both along with a Volkswagen Jetta (FR13 NWZ) believed to be linked.
The registrations detailed are believed to be cloned plates or registered on false details.
The victim’s vehicle was then abandoned a short distance away on Great Clowes Street with items still inside.
Following extensive enquiries, officers have identified three men they would like to speak to in connection with this incident.
Detective Constable Max Baimak of GMP Salford’s Neighbourhood Crime Team said; “Since this incident happened two weeks ago we have conducted a number of lines of enquiry and are now in a position to appeal to the public further to see if we can identify these three men as we believe they have vital information that could help with our investigation.
“I would like to thank members of the public for already sharing footage from the incident and helping in the aftermath.
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"Thankfully, injuries sustained by the victim were not serious despite the terrifying ordeal he went through.
“We are committed on finding those responsible and bringing them to justice to ensure our community can be safe in the knowledge that brazen attacks like this will not be tolerated.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 0161 856 5134 direct or 101 quoting incident number 1745 of 12/03/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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