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Police appeal after burglary in Pelaw
Police are appealing for information into an investigation a couple were assaulted by burglars in their own home. At around 9.30am yesterday (Thursday March 1) police received a report that two men had entered a property on Mcerlane Square in Pelaw. The suspects entered the property through the back door and threatened the occupants with a knife. A number of items were stolen before the men are believed to have fled the address. One man is described as being 6ft tall and slim build, the second man is described as about 5ft 6 and stocky. Both men had their faces covered. The occupants of the house were left incredibly distressed and continue to be supported by specialist police officers. Detective Inspector Hufton said "An investigation has been launched and we have detectives carrying out enquiries, officers are in the area carrying out house to house enquiries and viewing CCTV to [...]
Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner Vera Baird
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