Police Appeal for Help over Attempted Fraud

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Do you recognise the man they want to trace?

Hammersmith police are appealing for information to help trace and identify a man they wish to speak to in connection with an attempted fraud.

Police say on Tuesday December 21 at 2pm the suspect entered Barclays Bank along Fulham Broadway and handed over a fake passport in order to try and withdraw £4,000 from an account.  The request was refused by staff.

The suspect is described as white, bald, approximately 60-65 years old. At the time he was wearing a yellow jacket and carrying a brown briefcase.

Anyone with any information or can help identify the man is asked to contact PC James Franklin based in the CID at Hammersmith Police Station on 0208 246 2441 or if you wish to remain anonymous, call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

March 11, 2011