Man threatened with knife at Hartlepool Tesco store

Police are appealing for information after a man was allegedly threatened with a knife outside of a Tesco Express in Hartlepool.
Tesco Extra in Throston. Image courtesy of Google.Tesco Extra in Throston. Image courtesy of Google.
Tesco Extra in Throston. Image courtesy of Google.

The suspect is alleged to have approached the victim outside Tesco Express, Throston, and threatened him with a knife last night.

They have then both got into a taxi to the area of Mountston Close, Hartlepool, where the suspect has stolen items from the victim’s home.

This is believed to have occurred between 9.30pm – 10pm.

Police are appealing to trace the taxi driver, who may be a key witness. Also police would like to speak to anyone else with any information about this incident to contact DC 1755 Clark on 101.