When Midgets Go Bad

Thieves are robbing long-distance buses by sneaking dwarves into the luggage holds in sports bags.

Once inside, they slip out from their hiding places to rifle through the belongings of unsuspecting travelers. Then they take their loot back to their hiding place and wait to be collected by another gang member when the bus reaches its destination.

They have stolen thousands of pounds in cash, gems and other valuables in recent months.

Swebus, which carries thousands of Brits across Sweden, has been one of the bus companies that’s been targeted.

A spokesman said, "We have had reports about several thefts by dwarves on the stretch between Vasteras and Stockholm. We're thinking of installing video cameras."

A Stockholm Police spokesman said, "We are looking at our records to identify criminals of limited stature."