Residents in East Boldon are fed up with "brazen" shoplifters who regularly target a Sainsbury's store and leave with baskets full of goods.
The Sainsbury's Local on Station Terrace has been continually targeted by shoplifters who residents say are blatantly walking into the store and stealing goods in full view of shoppers and staff. The spate of incidents is said to be leaving shop staff "terrified", with some even quitting their jobs due to the stress of what's happening.
Speaking to ChronicleLive, one resident claimed that 11 shoplifting incidents occurred within the space of three days in March and that those responsible are turning up and making their escape on the Metro. The East Boldon Metro stop is less than 100 yards away from the shop.
