A machete raider is being hunted by police after robbing a Kenton shop.
Terrified staff were left shaken after the robber targeted the Londis branch in Kenton Park Shopping Centre, in Salters Road, on Saturday.
The raid happened less than an hour before the store closed.
A Northumbria Police spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7pm on September 29, police received a report of an armed robbery at Londis in Kenton Park Shopping Centre, Newcastle.
“It was reported that a man entered the premises in possession of a machete and threatened a member of staff. The offender then forced open the till before leaving the area on a bicycle.
“Nobody was injured but staff were left shaken by the incident.
“An investigation has been launched to locate those responsible and police would ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 886 290919 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 11."
