Man Sought After Armed Robbery at Essex Bank

Police in Essex are searching for a man after an armed robbery at a bank in Clacton-on-Sea. The incident occurred on Friday, October 6, 2023, at the Barclays Bank on the High Street. A man entered the bank at approximately 2:30 PM, brandishing a firearm, and demanded cash from the staff. He escaped with an undisclosed amount of money.

The suspect, described as a white man in his 30s, was captured on CCTV and is believed to have fled the scene on foot. Police have released an image of the man they want to speak to in connection with the robbery. No injuries were reported, and the bank was closed for a short period following the incident. The police have appealed to the public for any information that could help identify the suspect.