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Police appeal after boy, 13, targeted by two men in Calne
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Wiltshire Police are seeking witnesses after a teenager was approached and grabbed by two men during an attempted robbery in Calne.
Wiltshire Police have launched an appeal for witnesses following an incident in Calne in which a 13-year-old boy was grabbed by two men. The teenager was walking along Greenacres Way when the encounter occurred between 3.45pm and 3.50pm on 28 September.
According to officers, the two men approached the boy and attempted to steal his mobile phone. During the confrontation, the pair grabbed the teenager by the arm. While the suspects ultimately fled the scene without the device, the victim was left shaken by the experience.
Suspect Descriptions
Police have released descriptions of the two men involved and are urging the public to come forward if they recognise the individuals from these details:
First suspect: Described as Asian, in his mid-30s, approximately 5ft 11ins tall and of average build. He had short black hair and was wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt, black trousers and white trainers. He is also noted to have a tattoo on his left arm.
Second suspect: Also described as Asian and in his mid-30s, he is approximately 6ft tall with an average build and short brown hair. He was seen wearing a white short-sleeved T-shirt, black trousers and black trainers. He was reportedly carrying a case of beer at the time.
Authorities are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who was in the area at the time with dashcam footage to assist with the investigation. Information can be submitted by emailing 71667@wiltshire.police.uk, quoting crime reference number 54260117858. Alternatively, members of the public can provide information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Source: Wiltshire Times — Crime · View original