A SECURITY guard tried to flee a gang of robbers as he made a delivery to a Poundland store in Tyldesley.
But he stumbled, and three men, one armed with an axe, were able to grab a cash box from him.
The incident happened shortly after 3pm on Friday as the guard was making a cash delivery to the store in Tyldesley.
The gang demanded the box before the guard turned to run from the shop.
The three men, who were all wearing dark clothing and balaclavas, chased him and caught up with the guard when he lost his balance.
The raiders then got into a grey BMW and drove away through Tyldesley towards Little Hulton.
Detective Constable Lynsey Watson said: “While the victim was not injured, he has been left shaken by the incident.
“There would’ve been quite a lot of people around at the time so I would ask if anyone was in the area and saw the three men or the BMW making off at speed that they get in contact.”
Call 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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