Gang took jewellery from victim in house

A woman suffered injuries after a Balaclava-wearing gang burst into a house and snatched jewellery from her.

They then disappeared from the property and“made of at speed in a sliver hatchback car”.

Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and want witnesses or anyone who may have seen the suspect vehicle to contact them.

The woman suffered minor injuries to both her hands and neck during what officers have described as “an aggravated burglary” earlier this week.

The gang of five, dressed in black and wearing gloves and Balaclava hats, are said to have“force fully removed jewellery from the victim” before leaving in the suspect car.

Peterlee Police said in a statement: “Police are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Wheatley Hill last night (Wednesday, September 8 ).

“The incident took place at about 10.50pm at an address on Wordsworth Avenue.

“Five men are alleged to have entered the house and force fully removed jewellery from the victim, causing minor injuries to her hands and neck.

“The suspects then left the addressand made off at speed in a silver hatchback car.”

“Anybody with any information, or who believes they may have seen the suspect vehicle, is asked to contact Peter lee CID on 0191 375 2714, quoting incident number 487 of September 8.

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