MASKED robbers who demanded cash from a bookmakers are being hunted by police.
Two men with their heads covered walked into Chisholm Bookmakers in the Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, at 8.28pm on Saturday.
They demanded cash before escaping by car.
A spokeswoman for Northumbria Police said staff were left shocked but unhurt.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 ext 69191 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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