AN acne-ridden man armed with a scythe is being hunted by police following an off licence robbery.
The man entered the Victoria Wine shop, in Kingston Park, Newcastle, with a dog, produced a scythe and demanded cash just after 6pm on Thursday.
He escaped with a quantity of cash and bottles of vodka and whisky, leaving staff uninjured but shocked.
The robber was described as white, about 6ft, in his late teens with a medium build and short, dark hair.
He also had a pockmarked, spotty complexion and was of a generally scruffy appearance.
He wore a two-tone dark fleece jacket with a motif on the left side, and is believed to be local to the area. The dog was large and tan coloured.
Anyone with information is asked to call Newcastle North CID on 0191-214 6555.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules hereComments are closed on this article