Arrest after alleged shop theft in South Shields

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

By The Newsroom

Published 13th Dec 2016, 13:42 BST

Updated 14th Dec 2016, 12:37 BST

The incident took place on Stanhope Parade.

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

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."

South Shields Northumbria Police