Cash Stolen From Wideopen Bookies

18 January 2014, 07:29 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

A man's stolen cash from a bookmakers in Wideopen, after threatening staff.

Police were called at 7:45pm on Friday 17th January to the betting shop on Great North Road.

The man had his face covered and was wearing a high viz jacket.

He threatened staff and made off with cash in the direction of Brunton village.

He's described as 6ft, in his mid 20s and with local accent and deep voice.

Staff in the store were left uninjured but shaken.