Knife-wielding robber snatches cash from South Shields shop after threatening staff

The hunt is underway to trace the raider, who struck at Costcutter in Dickens Avenue, Biddick Hall, South Shields, which is also known as Carter’s Newsgent and has its own Post Office counter.

A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “At 3.23pm on Saturday April 25, we received a report of a robbery at the Post Office on Dickens Avenue, South Shields.

“It was reported that a man had entered the premises in possession of a knife and threatened a staff member, before stealing a quantity of money from the till and safe.

“The offender then made off from the scene.

“The victim was shaken but uninjured.

“An investigation has been launched into the incident and inquiries are ongoing.

“Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page on our website quoting log 667 250420.”