Man chased away after trying to rob bank in Leeds

Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to identify over the attempted robbery at Yorkshire Bank in Austhorpe Road, Crossgates.

It happened at about 2.50pm on Saturday November 23.

The panic alarm was activated and a man left the building empty handed shortly after.

A member of the public chased a man but lost sight of him in Back Aushtorpe Road.

The man was described as white, about 5ft 10ins tall, aged in his mid-twenties to early thirties, and of stocky build.

He was wearing a blue padded jacket, a black scarf and black gloves.

Anyone who recognises the man from the image or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact DC 2942 Rahim at Leeds District CID quoting crime reference 13190601927 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.