A 16-year-old girl has been threatened at knife-point during a terrifying armed robbery at Gateshead.
Two men entered a take away shop on Oxford Street just before 8 last night and demanded the girl, who was working behind the counter, hand over cash.
They also ran off with cigarettes.
The Police Dog Unit was called in but couldn't track down the pair.
The first man is described as being of slim build, approximately 185cm tall and wearing a black hooded jumper.
The second man is described as being of solid build, approximately 175cm tall with red hair, and wearing a grey hooded jumper.
Anyone with information, and any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police, are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
