A MAN wearing a hoodie this afternoon robbed a Securicor guard at a petrol station.

The robber, who was black, pushed the guard over and made off with a security box in a waiting vehicle at the Esso garage in Links Way, Beckenham, at about 12.25pm. No weapons were seen.

Shortly afterwards the security box was found in Scotts Lane, Shortlands. A high-pitched alarm was sounding and red smoke was seen emitting from the box.

olice have not yet confirmed how much money might have been taken.

As yet, no witnesses have come forward. If you witnessed the incident, contact the Tower Bridge Flying Squad on 020 7407 6319 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.