Two masked robbers who tied up a shop worker at a Spennymoor jewellers are being sought by police.
The robbery took place at B&H Jewellers on the High Street at around 4.45pm-5pm yesterday (January 25).
Two men punched a shop worker in the face and head before tying the victim up in a back room.
The offenders stole a large amount of jewellery and cash. A spokesperson from South Durham CID said: “This was clearly a distressing incident. The offenders made off on foot but it is unclear whether they then got into a car after fleeing from the shop.
“Extensive enquiries are being made. Anyone with information should get in touch.”
Anyone with information should call Durham Constabulary on 101 quoting reference 310 of January 25.
