Pensioner Fends Off Masked Robber with a Pair of Jeans in Laundromat
An 84-year-old man bravely defended himself against a robber using jeans in a laundromat, showcasing unexpected courage in Maltby
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Maltby: So, get this! An 84-year-old guy named Ron Croker was at a laundromat when a masked robber tried to hold him up. Crazy, right?
It all went down at the Coin-Op Launderette on January 7. Ron was just minding his own business when this dude barged in, demanding cash.
But here’s the kicker: Ron grabbed a pair of jeans and wrapped it around his hand. He then pushed the robber away! Talk about quick thinking!
Thanks to some dramatic CCTV footage, we got to see the whole thing unfold. The robber didn’t stick around for long and took off.
South Yorkshire Police later arrested a guy named Lloyd Smith, 42, and charged him with attempted robbery. He’s now waiting for his court date.