Have you seen 'Screech'? - Police appeal to trace Michael Wright after South Shields armed robbery

Police have issued an appeal to trace a man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at a betting shop.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 14th Aug 2019, 11:33 BST
Updated 14th Aug 2019, 16:06 BST
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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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Two 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.

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Michael Wright is wanted in connection with a South Shields armed robbery.Michael Wright is wanted in connection with a South Shields armed robbery.
Michael Wright is wanted in connection with a South Shields armed robbery.

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].