Burglary at Blacks Corner restaurant in East Boldon

Burglary at Blacks Corner restaurant in East Boldon

According to an article published by Chroniclelive on 9 December 2025, a burglary occurred at the Blacks Corner restaurant located on Saint Bede's in East Boldon. Northumbria Police received a report of the incident, which is believed to have taken place at approximately 2am.

The business owners arrived at the premises to find a smashed front door and discovered that a safe had been stolen. Chroniclelive reports that the safe was later recovered in nearby Grange Park, where it had been emptied of its contents, including cash, important documents, and business licences.

The co-owner of the restaurant expressed disappointment regarding the impact of the break-in on the business, particularly during the busy holiday season. Northumbria Police are currently treating the incident as a burglary and have launched an investigation. Authorities have appealed to the public for any information that may assist their enquiries, requesting that witnesses contact the force via social media, the website's live chat, or by calling 101, referencing report number NP-20251209-0207.

Business owners are encouraged to secure all valuables in a high-quality, bolted-down safe and to ensure that all entry points are reinforced with appropriate security hardware.

Source : Chroniclelive