TWO men are wanted after they are alleged to have broken into a pub and stolen cash from a gambling machine and pool table.
Police have released CCTV footage which appears to show two men burgling a pub in Philadelphia, near Houghton-le-Spring.
It happed at The Philadelphia, in Philadelphia Lane, shortly after midnight on Monday, September 2.
It was reported that offenders had gained access to the premises and had caused damage to a gambling machine and pool table, before removing the coin trays.
An investigation is ongoing into the incident, and police have now released CCTV footage showing two men inside the pub on the morning in question.
Police have now asked members of the public to come forward if they recognise either of the individuals shown on the footage.
Detective Constable Alex Hadwin, of Northumbria Police’s Southern Burglary Team, said: “This type of criminality is totally unacceptable and we are committed to bringing those responsible to justice.
“Two offenders broke into the pub before shamelessly destroying property in order to seek a quick win. They then fled the scene with a quantity of cash.
“A team of detectives are now looking for those responsible – and I would appeal to anyone who recognises the individuals seen on the footage to come forward and contact police.
Anyone who recognises the individuals is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 111449J/19 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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