30/01/2012

Pregnant Teen Robbed At ATM

The hunt is on for two teenage youths who grabbed cash from a pregnant girl after she'd withdrawn money from a Gateshead cashpoint.

The incident happened just after 10pm on Friday, January 27 outside the Coop, Tower Court in Dunston. The girl was walking away from the ATM when she was approached from behind by the pair who snatched the money and ran away.

The girl was left very shaken by the incident and checked at hospital for pains. She was otherwise unharmed.

Police believe the pair may have been hanging around the area of the cashpoint for some time and potentially been seen by other customers.

They are described as youths, aged around 17-years-old.

Anyone who saw two young lads acting suspiciously in the area or knows who they is asked to contact Northumbria Police on 101 ext 69191 or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(DW)


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