Thieves tried to smash Deacons' windows

By Barrie Hudson - 9 July 2025

Crime

Swindon Police are investigating the attempted robbery of Deacons in Wood Street yesterday - 8 July.

A force spokesperson said: "At around 3.15pm, three unknown suspects have pulled up outside Deacons Jewellers with tools and attempted to steal jewellery from the windows."

They were unsuccessful and fled in the vehicle, a Mitsubishi Outlander thought to have cloned plates.

The suspects were all wearing face coverings and tracksuits.

The spokesperson added: "Any witnesses to the incident or anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 quoting reference 54250086118."

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