Hunt goes on for masked armed robbers who stole Audi from Hartlepool home

Five armed men who stormed a Hartlepool home with a machete and a gun to steal a luxury car are still at large as the police investigation continues.
Debra Fox
By Debra Fox
Published 16th Jan 2020, 15:02 BST
Updated 16th Jan 2020, 15:44 BST
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The armed robbery happened at Greenlea, Hartlepool, at around 8.30pm on Tuesday, January 14.

Masked men entered a property in the street and stole an Audi A3 belonging to the victims.

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They wore balaclavas during the incident, and had previously been driving a Ford Mondeo which was later recovered by officers in Durham.

The scene of an armed robbery in Greenlea, Elwick Village.The scene of an armed robbery in Greenlea, Elwick Village.
The scene of an armed robbery in Greenlea, Elwick Village.

No one was hurt during the ordeal.

A Cleveland Police spokeswoman confirmed to the Mail on Thursday, January 16 that inquiries were ongoing into the armed robbery.

Police searches were also carried out by officers in Northumbria and Durham force areas to assist with the investigation.

The force’s inquiries continue, and officers are appealing for anyone with information regarding the men responsible or the incident to contact the force on 101 quoting 007638.