Two people arrested and charged following a break-in at a Jarrow takeaway
Police acted quickly to arrest and charge two people in connection with a break-in at a Jarrow takeaway.
Northumbria Police have confirmed that a 46-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman have been charged following a break-in at a takeaway, on Grange Road, in Jarrow.
Officers have charged Jonathan Coombe, of Roman Road, in Jarrow, with one count of burglary of a business, one count of joint attempted burglary, and four counts of vehicle interference.
Lois Upton, of York Street, also in Jarrow, was charged with one count of burglary of a business, one count of joint attempted burglary, and four counts of vehicle interference, and one count of possession of a bladed article.
Police arrested the pair South Tyneside Council spotted two people on CCTV cameras trying car doors in Jarrow at around 1.40am on Thursday, February 5.
Shortly after, officers received a report of a break-in at a takeaway on Grange Road before receiving another report of an attempted burglary at another takeaway on Ellison Street.
The arrests were made as two suspects tried to flee the scene.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Just before 1.40am this morning, our partners at South Tyneside Council alerted us to two people they spotted on CCTV cameras trying car doors in Jarrow.
“Shortly after, a break-in was discovered at a takeaway on Grange Road where it was reported the suspected burglars had gained access to the premises and stolen cash from the till.
“A further report came in of an attempted burglary at another takeaway on Ellison Street just after 1am where it was reported the same pair had attempted to gain to the shop access before they were disturbed and made off.
“We hot-footed it to the scene where we discovered two people running away from the area.
“Both suspects were arrested as they attempted to run away, with change spilling out from their pockets and onto the ground.
“They were also found with cans of pop believed to have been taken from the takeaway just minutes earlier.
“The duo, a 46-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman were arrested in connection with all three reports and are currently in police custody.
“This is a fantastic result to have two people in police custody as a result of partnership work aimed to combat burglary offences in South Tyneside.
“We’re thankful to our partners that they notified us straight away when they saw something – meaning we were able to be on scene immediately and make two arrests.
“We’re committed to ensuring South Tyneside stays a safe place to live, work and for businesses to operate in.
“Please continue to report anything you see in your area which looks suspicious. To report suspicious activity, send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our website.
“In an emergency, or if a crime is taking place, always ring 999.”
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