POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery at a caravan site.
It happened between 7.50pm and 8pm on Monday, October 6, at the Grasswell site in Blind Lane, Houghton-le-Spring.
Three men wearing balaclavas, who may have been carrying weapons, went into a chalet and shouted at the occupants.
One of the residents, in his 60's, activated an alarm and the men fled empty-handed in a 4 x 4 vehicle.
No-one was injured in the incident.
Detectives are carrying out enquiries and asking any witnesses to come forward.
Extra police are in the area to carry out enquiries and offer reassurance to the local community.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information about those responsible is asked to contact of Northumbria Police on 101, extension 69191, quoting reference 1105, 061014 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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