At approximately 11:55 on Wednesday 16 July 2025, reports indicated that a male had accessed the One Stop convenience store situated on Union Hall Road in Lemington.
He confronted an employee within the premises and issued verbal intimidations whilst armed with an implement presumed to be a machete.
The perpetrator subsequently pursued the employee from the establishment, prior to appropriating multiple scratch cards and departing the vicinity.
No physical harm was sustained; nevertheless, the male employee was left distressed by the ordeal.
In furtherance of the continuing probe, investigating officers, today (Friday), have publicised images of a male they wish to identify.
He is thought to have been present in the locality during the commission of the offence and may possess details beneficial to the authorities.
The individual depicted, or any person aware of his identity, is requested to transmit a direct communication to Northumbria Police.
Those with information can telephone Northumbria Police on 101, quoting Reference Number: 081343G/25.
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