Cash stolen from security worker

A large amount of money has been stolen from a security worker delivering money to a supermarket.

A Group 4 Securicor worker was pushed to the floor by the man who stole a case outside Tesco Extra in Pengam Green, Cardiff, at 1730 GMT on Friday.

Police said no weapons were used and the guard was not seriously injured.

The suspect, who was white and wearing a hooded top, left the store in a silver Jaguar S-type car driven by an accomplice.

The vehicle was found abandoned a short time later at the nearby Fitness First gym.

Forensic tests are being carried out on the car and officers are viewing CCTV footage.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have information, particularly those who may have seen this incident or the Jaguar car before or after the incident, to contact them.

Anyone with information is asked to call Roath CID on 029 2052 7262 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.