Two hooded men, one of them with a handgun, terrorised a member of staff at the post office in Chessington Road, West Ewell this morning (Tuesday) as they attempted to carry out a robbery.
They entered the post office just after 9am and demanded money but the female employee began screaming very loudly and ran into the back of the store.
A passer-by heard the commotion and walked into the store, saw the two suspects and chased them away from the scene. The men left empty handed and fled in the direction of Fulford Road.
No one was injured.
The suspects are described as two black men, aged between 18 and 20, approximately 5ft 9 in tall, of skinny build and both were wearing hooded tops. The suspect holding the gun is described as wearing a light grey hooded top and he had a black and white chequered scarf wrapped around his face, the other had a dark scarf wrapped around his face.
Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Alex Maguire said: “Obviously this was a very frightening experience for the employee and clearly we need to find those responsible for this attempted robbery.
“The passer-by was very brave in challenging the two men and luckily no one was injured. We know the two suspects ran off in the direction of Fulford Road but where did they go after that?
“Perhaps you were in the Fulford Road area of West Ewell at around 9.15am this morning and saw two men running down the road but didn’t think anything suspicious at the time? We need your help to catch these men and prevent them from committing further offences.
“If you were in Chessington Road, or nearby Fulford Road, at about 9am today I want to speak to you as you may have vital information.
“If you have any information, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem, please call me because it could make all the difference to my investigation.”
Anyone who can help is urged to call Surrey Police immediately on 0845 125 2222 quoting reference P09240805 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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