Thieves used a vehicle to smash into a TK Maxx store under cover of darkness and steal stock from inside. The ram-raid took place at Newcastle Shopping Park in Byker just after 11pm on Wednesday night, with suspects fleeing the scene before police arrived.
Police Respond to Retail Premises Collision
Northumbria Police say no-one is reported to have been injured in the incident and enquiries are ongoing to identify anyone who was involved. TK Maxx was taped off on Thursday while work got under way to repair the damage to the shop front.
Photos from the scene showed the glass window and one of the doors had been destroyed in the incident, as well as the metal shutters at one side of the store. A metal bollard had also been knocked down, resulting in damage to the pavement.
Official Statement and Appeal for Information
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: "Just after 11pm last night (Wednesday), we received a report of a collision at a retail premises in the Fossway area of Byker, Newcastle. It was reported that a vehicle had collided with the front of a premises, causing damage to the building.
"It is then believed a number of items have subsequently been taken from the store. Officers attended the scene however, the vehicle had left the area prior to police arrival. No-one is reported to have been injured in the incident."
Enquiries Ongoing to Identify Suspects
Enquiries are ongoing to identify anyone believed to have been involved. Anyone with information should send us a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on our Force website.
"For those unable to make contact via the above ways, call 101. Please quote reference: NP-20261021-1213."
