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Moment drug addict makes use of SPOON to strive steal money from Post Office

This is the second a drug addict tried to steal a big amount of money from behind a publish workplace safety display – by dragging it by means of the letter port utilizing a long-handled spoon. 

Jelanie Scott entered Hyson Green Post Office in Nottingham utilizing crutches and approached a counter window at round 11.45am on February 10. 

CCTV confirmed the 36-year-old then attain by means of a small hole on the backside with a big metallic serving spoon.

An alert counter assistant at a neighbouring window noticed the brazen try and went to maneuver the money earlier than activating a panic alarm, which triggered the safety smoke system.

As smoke crammed the publish workplace, Scott fled the scene, watched on by startled prospects. 

This is the moment a drug addict attempted to steal a large quantity of cash from behind a post office security screen

This is the second a drug addict tried to steal a big amount of money from behind a publish workplace safety display

Jelanie Scott, 36, tried to steal the cash using a long metal spoon (pictured)

Jelanie Scott, 36, tried to steal the money utilizing a protracted metallic spoon (pictured)

CCTV showed the 36-year-old reach through a small gap at the bottom of the counter with a large metal serving spoon

CCTV confirmed the 36-year-old attain by means of a small hole on the backside of the counter with a big metallic serving spoon

But the would-be thief– who was recognised by police after they reviewed CCTV footage – left his debit card behind. 

He was arrested 9 days later after patrolling officers noticed him within the close by Radford district.

Scott, of Forest Fields, Nottingham, admitted attempting to steal the money and informed officers that he was struggling along with his psychological well being.

He additionally stated he had taken cocaine and heroin shortly earlier than coming into the publish workplace. 

An alert counter assistant at a neighbouring window spotted the brazen attempt and went to move the cash before activating a panic alarm, which triggered the security smoke system

An alert counter assistant at a neighbouring window noticed the brazen try and went to maneuver the money earlier than activating a panic alarm, which triggered the safety smoke system

The would-be thief¿ who was recognised by police when they reviewed CCTV footage ¿ left his debit card behind

The would-be thief– who was recognised by police after they reviewed CCTV footage – left his debit card behind

Scott admitted trying to steal the cash and told officers that he was suffering with his mental health

Scott admitted attempting to steal the money and informed officers that he was struggling along with his psychological well being

The 36-year-old pleaded responsible to tried housebreaking at Nottingham Magistrates Court final week. 

Scott was handed a neighborhood order comprising of a six-month drug rehabilitation programme and fined £50.

Scott should additionally pay a £114 sufferer surcharge and £85 courtroom prices.

Sergeant Mark Southgate, of the City Central neighbourhood policing staff, stated: ‘There was overwhelming evidence in this case and I am pleased Scott has been held to account for his actions.

‘He told officers it was a stupid thing to do and I hope he now reflects on his behaviour and stays out of trouble.’