News Release

Appeal after Wallsend bookmaker robbery

Dated: 04 Aug 2012

At about 6.24pm on Friday , August 3rd, two men entered Coral Bookmakers, in Tynemouth Road, Wallsend and threatened staff before leaving with a quantity of cash. There were two members of staff in at the time who were unhurt but shocked.

Two men are currently helping police with enquiries following the incident.

The investigation is in its very early stages and anyone in the area who may have seen anything suspicious at that time is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 or  Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.