ROBBERS have stolen a shop till after targeting a newsagents and threatening staff.

Two men grabbed the till in Dil Raj Newsagents on Holbeck Way in Thornaby on Monday at 6.15pm.

The first male suspect is described as a 6ft 2ins, of thin build and wearing a black balaclava, black Adidas top with grey sleeves and white stripes, light grey bottoms, black trainers and black gloves.

The second man is described as a 5ft 10-11ins, of thin build, wearing a dark coloured hooded top with white writing across the front, a balaclava and gloves.

No weapons were used in this attack and the shop assistant was left uninjured, but shaken.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Constable Elizabeth Stubbs on 01642-302226.