Burglars caught stealing from Gateshead pub

Burglars were caught red-handed stealing copper piping from a pub in Gateshead, according to Chroniclelive. The incident was reported on an article published on 15 April 2026. The attempted theft highlights the vulnerability of licensed premises to metal theft, a persistent issue affecting businesses across the region. Business owners should ensure that exposed copper pipework and other valuable metals are secured or removed from easy access, and that premises are protected with alarms and CCTV to deter and catch opportunistic thieves.

Source : Chroniclelive