Acorn Road, Jesmond Picture: Google Street View
ARMED robbers, who threatened shop staff with knives are being hunted by police.
Northumbria Police say they are currently responding to a report of a robbery at the Jules B shop in Acorn Road in Jesmond, Newcastle.
"At 9.29 this morning we received a report that two men in balaclavas had entered the shop armed with knives and stole money and clothing. They fled the scene in a small silver/blue hatchback towards Osborne Road," said a spokeswoman.
"No one has been injured and officers are at the scene.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident, saw two men in a silver / blue car in the area this morning, or who has any info that could help police is asked to ring 101 ext 69191 quoting ref number 226 as soon as possible."
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