Arrest after alleged shop theft in South Shields

A man has been arrested after an alleged theft from a shop in South Shields.

The alleged incident took place at Chichester News, in Stanhope Parade, yesterday evening.

The incident took place on Stanhope Parade.placeholder image
The incident took place on Stanhope Parade.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said: "A man has been arrested on suspicion of theft after stealing items from Chichester News, in Stanhope Parade, yesterday at about 6.20pm.

"He has been released on police bail."

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