Masked men steal Royal Mail van in Dingle

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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MASKED robbers stole a Royal Mail van while the driver collected mail from a postbox.

Two men dressed in black tracksuits approached the driver at the junction of Grafton Street and Horsfall Street in Dingle at around 5.50pm yesterday.

They took the keys before driving off in the vehicle.

A huge police hunt was launched last night and the Merseyside Police helicopter was scrambled.

Police officers from the area were also sent out to search for the van.

It was found abandoned in nearby Harlow Street around 10 minutes later.

A spokesman for Merseyside Police said: “It is understood that two males, dressed in black tracksuits and wearing masks, approached the driver while he was collecting mail from a postbox, took the keys and drove off in the van.

“The search for the offenders is ongoing.

“An investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident is under way.”

The driver was not injured but was said to be shaken following the incident.

Last night police were still searching for the two men. It was unclear whether any post was stolen from the van.

Forensics teams checked the van at the scene before it was removed for further examination.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or saw men matching the description in the area around the time of the incident is asked on contact Merseyside Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A spokesman for Royal Mail was unable to comment today.

[maisymoo04]

Royal Mail didn't need to comment SACKED sorry

[Viewfindergeneral]

Is it THIS masked man?

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[TeeferTiger]

Royal Mail didn't need to comment SACKED sorry

Why would he be sacked? The gist I got in the story was that they approached the driver, took the keys from him and then drove off in the van-not that he'd left the keys in the ignition and engine running?

[POSTMAN]

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INVESTIGATIONS into the robbery of a Royal Mail delivery van were continuing today.

The van was stolen on Monday evening after two men dressed in black tracksuits and wearing masks approached a Royal Mail driver at the junction of Grafton Street and Horsfall Street, in Dingle, just before 6pm.

They took the keys before driving off in the vehicle. The van was found abandoned about 10 minutes later in nearby Harlow Street.

Royal Mail spokesperson Val Bodden said: “Our investigations continue into the amount of mail missing from the stolen van.”


She added: “We are working with the police to investigate this incident, and we would ask anyone with information to contact them.

“If any customers have any concerns, please contact our customer service team on 08457 740 740.”

It is thought the incident could lead to delays in deliveries for some customers.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

[UnhappyGremlin]

Royal Mail didn't need to comment SACKED sorry

Why would he be sacked? The gist I got in the story was that they approached the driver, took the keys from him and then drove off in the van-not that he'd left the keys in the ignition and engine running?

Given a choice of handing over the van keys or getting a kicking? Can anyone seriously say they would take a kicking (or worse - they could have had a knife or whatever), and still had the van stolen? Not me. Yes, we should protect the integrity of the mail when we can. But not at a personal, physical cost. My life and wellbeing trump a van and it's contents anyday.

[maisymoo04]

Masks and wigs calm down calm down

[TeeferTiger]

Royal Mail didn't need to comment SACKED sorry

Why would he be sacked? The gist I got in the story was that they approached the driver, took the keys from him and then drove off in the van-not that he'd left the keys in the ignition and engine running?

Given a choice of handing over the van keys or getting a kicking? Can anyone seriously say they would take a kicking (or worse - they could have had a knife or whatever), and still had the van stolen? Not me. Yes, we should protect the integrity of the mail when we can. But not at a personal, physical cost. My life and wellbeing trump a van and it's contents anyday.

I'm pretty sure RM's security guideline things say you should hand the mail over anyway... whether they'll remember that when giving the poor guy a b*ll*cking is another matter!

[UnhappyGremlin]

Royal Mail didn't need to comment SACKED sorry

Why would he be sacked? The gist I got in the story was that they approached the driver, took the keys from him and then drove off in the van-not that he'd left the keys in the ignition and engine running?

Given a choice of handing over the van keys or getting a kicking? Can anyone seriously say they would take a kicking (or worse - they could have had a knife or whatever), and still had the van stolen? Not me. Yes, we should protect the integrity of the mail when we can. But not at a personal, physical cost. My life and wellbeing trump a van and it's contents anyday.

I'm pretty sure RM's security guideline things say you should hand the mail over anyway... whether they'll remember that when giving the poor guy a b*ll*cking is another matter!

I would say not. I would be concerned that the driver would be suspected of being 'an inside man'. Some may say it would be far fetched to suggest that RM wouldn't believe what the driver said happened, but even if they are believed, they would probably be watched for a while. They are suspicious b******s. And in the current climate....

[NWpostie]

Street viewed the area, it does look dodgy and the post box is in an isolated spot.

[TrueBlueTerrier]

Street viewed the area, it does look dodgy and the post box is in an isolated spot.

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[maisymoo04]

Looks wrong doesn't it postbox just there