Money stolen and windows smashed at a popular South Shields restaurant
Video footage from a South Shields restaurant has shown the extent of the damage following a break in.
The owners of Spice Garden, on Ocean Road, in South Shields, have stated that the popular restaurant was broken into at around 4am on Monday, January 12.
Video footage and photos from the restaurant show glass scattered across the floor of the venue and the pavement outside, with offenders using a stone to break the window.
According to a post on Spice Garden’s Facebook page, money was stolen from the till along with charity donations.
The post states: “During the morning, at around 4 am, Spice Garden was broken into.
“A large stone was thrown at the window, and CCTV footage shows two boys wearing balaclavas.
“There have been several recent break-ins in Shields, so please remain vigilant and stay safe.
“Local businesses are already struggling, and incidents like this only make things harder.”
The Shields Gazette has contacted Northumbria Police for a comment.