COLE Harrison was as proud as punch to tell his mates he got a new bike for his 12th birthday.
A 17-inch frame Apollo Radar with white, red and silver paintwork.
And he was partcularly looking forward to riding the bike from his home in Doles Crescent Royston to the Outwood Academy in Shafton where he spent in first day at the school on Wednesday.
Unfortunately he was unable to do that - because someone stole the bike before he had the chance.
Police are investigating.
Anyone with information is asked to please call South Yorkshire Police’s no emergency line on 101.
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