A woman is wanted in connection with an alleged robbery at a service station in Gateshead.
Officers from Northumbria Police have launched an investigation into an alleged robbery which happened on the Esso Service Station forecourt on Shearlegs Road at 10pm on October 15.
The female victim of the incident was reportedly returning to her car when she was approached by a man and a woman who she did not know.
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It was reported the woman then distracted her before the man approached and snatched the victim’s car keys out of her hands.
The pair then made off from the scene, leaving the victim stranded on the forecourt with her car.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police confirmed that an investigation into the incident has been launched with officers wanting to speak to a woman in connection with the incident.
They said: "Enquiries are ongoing into the incident and officers have now released the image of a woman who they would like to trace.
"She was in the area at the time of the offence and could have information that can assist the investigation.
The woman or anyone who knows her, is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of the Northumbria Police website or by calling 101 quoting crime number 122015E/22. Alternatively, you can email 171@northumbria.police.uk.
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