Shocking footage shows a gang of thieves smashing their way into a shop during a late-night raid in a sleepy village.
The burglars can be seen forcing their way into the Premier store before ransacking the premises and fleeing with several items.
Video captures the gang descending on the shop in the early hours and apparently badly damaging the entrance as they break in.
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The raid happened shortly after 2 am on Saturday (29 August) on Alexandra Terrace in Stocksfield, Northumberland, as reported by Need To Know.
The burglary has shocked residents in the quiet village, which has a population of fewer than 3,000 people.
Footage of the break-in has since been viewed hundreds of times on social media.
One horrified viewer said: “Disgraceful human beings…..awful to watch….”
Another person said: “Omg that’s awful and brutal! Wouldn’t expect that in Stocksfield mind.”
One viewer added: “Absolutely appalled.”
Northumbria Police confirmed a number of offenders had forced their way into the premises before stealing several items and fleeing.
A force spokesperson said: “Just after 2 am on Saturday (August 29), we received a report of burglary from a premises on Alexandra Terrace, in Stocksfield, Northumberland.
“It was reported that a number of offenders have forced entry into the premises before taking several items from inside and making off from the scene.
“Enquiries are ongoing to locate anyone believed to have been involved.”
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