A PLUCKY 12-year-old boy thwarted a robber's attempts to steal his sweet money.
The youngster was waiting to pay for some chocolate bars at the Bus Station Kiosk in New Bridge Square when the thief struck.
The man asked the boy for 70p he had in his hand. When the boy refused, the offender grabbed the cash, but the lad managed to get it back.
The offender ran out of the shop, but later spotted the boy leaving the store. He grabbed him by the shoulder and pulled him towards Fleming Way. The terrified lad managed to break free and jumped onto a waiting bus. The thief tried to follow but the driver closed the doors.
Police described the offender as a white male around 26, 5ft 8in tall, with short ginger hair and a goatee beard wearing blue jeans, a multi-coloured short sleeve shirt and black hat. Anyone with information should call Swindon police on 01793 528111.
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