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 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 money utilizing a protracted metallic spoon (pictured)
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 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 after they reviewed CCTV footage – left his debit card behind
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.’