A ROBBER held up an off-licence wearing a brown paper bag with eye holes cut in it.

The man threatened staff with a knife at Victoria Wines, Farringdon Road, Cullercoats, North Tyneside, at 7.50pm on Sunday.

He stole cash from the till and ran off along Farringdon Road. No one was injured.

The thief is 5ft 10in to 6ft, of slim to medium build, and spoke with a local accent. He wore a dark tracksuit top, dark jeans, white trainers and black gloves.

Anyone with information is asked to call North Shields CID on 0191-214 6555.