POLICE have launched an urgent appeal after bank staff were assaulted and "forced to open tills" during a robbery in Oldbury.
The "nasty ordeal" happened this morning (Thursday, May 26) at a bank on Birmingham Street.
Four people arrived at the bank at around 8.15am in a white Skoda Fabia.
West Midlands Police have said they waited until around 8.45am when staffed arrived, and three of the men then forced their way into the building, throwing two members of staff to the floor.
Staff members were threatened and forced to open the tills, before the group of men left in the Skoda with a large quantity of cash.
The Skoda, which was displaying the false number plates of DU12 MRX, travelled along Birmingham Street and onto Church Square.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "Fortunately the staff were not seriously hurt, but understandably are very shaken up by this nasty ordeal.
"The men have been described by witnesses as black, who speak with a local accent.
"If you recognise this car, or the people pictured, or have any other information regarding this robbery, please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101.
"Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously quoting crime reference number 20/499174/22".
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