Damage reportedly caused to front of Spar store in Blakelaw after alleged break-in

A suspected break-in has reportedly taken place at a convenience store in Newcastle.

Photographs posted online today (March 6) show alleged damage to the front shutters of a Spar store in Moulton Place, Blakelaw.

This comes less than a month following a report of a suspected robbery at another Spar store in Tyneside.

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Shortly before 9pm on Friday (February 11) police received a report of a suspected robbery at the shop in Dudley, North Tyneside.

It was reported that a male offender allegedly entered the store and threatened then assaulted two female members of staff. He went on to steal approximately £920 in cash from the till.

An image circulated on social media shows alleged damage to the front of the convenience store (Warren Clarke)

While thankfully nobody was injured, staff who were present at the time were left shaken by the incident.

Northumbria Police have been contacted for comment about the alleged break-in at the Blakelaw Spar.

However, they have not yet responded to confirm the details.

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