Have you seen 'Screech'? - Police appeal to trace Michael Wright after South Shields armed robbery
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Michael Wright, 32, is wanted by Northumbria Police in connection with a raid at Make That Bet, in Whiteleas Way, South Shields, on Thursday, August 8.
Several addresses have been checked in a bid to locate Wright - known locally as “Screech” - who is believed to be residing in the South Tyneside area.
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Hide AdTwo men with their faces covered are said to have gone into the bookies armed with knives and threatened staff before running off with a large quality of cash.
No-one was injured although the employees were left shaken.
A 32-year-old man has already appeared in court charged with robbery and anyone with any information about Wright is urged to ring 101, quoting reference 0443990, or email [email protected].