Overview
- Cleveland Police said a 29-year-old allegedly smashed the shop window with a hammer shortly before 4pm on March 14 and grabbed jewellery from Market Cross Jewellers on Westgate.
- Several members of the public chased and detained the suspect until officers arrived, with stolen goods reported recovered by the store.
- The man has been charged with robbery and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and is due before Teesside Magistrates' Court on Monday.
- Market Cross Jewellers thanked those who intervened and said four staff members were left extremely shaken after the incident.
- Investigators appealed for witnesses and any dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage to contact 101 quoting reference SE26048090.