POLICE are hunting three men who stole money from a security van this evening.

Anthony Bond

POLICE are hunting three men who stole money from a security van this evening.

One of the men was believed to be armed with a handgun during the raid, which took place at Riverside Walk in Thetford at about 6.30pm.

The three men, all wearing dark clothing, stole cash from the security van parked outside Nationwide Building Society.

They then made off on foot towards the magistrates court and Bury Road.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious prior to and after the incident, or witnessed the robbery itself, is asked to call Dc Chris Curtis on 0845 456 4567 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.