Police investigating robberies at two separate banks on the same road in Oldbury believe the crimes are linked.

Two of the incidents occurred at a branch of TSB on 28th February and 9th March while the third took place at Barclays Bank in Birmimgham Street, on Wednesday.

On each occasion a man entered the store and handed over a note stating he was armed with a gun; although no weapon was reportedly seen. He threatened to harm staff if they did not hand over money and eventually fled with a substantial amount of cash each time.

Officers have secured CCTV footage and are confident the same man is responsible for all three robberies.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Wayne Dudley, either by email to w.dudley@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk or by calling West Midlands Police on 101.

If you do not wish to speak to police directly, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.