"Arr, scallywag tried to pillage post office with strange contraption, says the constables!"
2024-02-29
Avast ye scallywag! The Nottinghamshire magistrate be givin' Jelanie Scott a chance to clean up his act with a drug rehabilitation program! And he be needin' to fork over $360 in gold doubloons to the court, or risk walkin' the plank! Arrr, the law be harsh but fair, me hearties!
In the language of a 17th-century pirate, a drug addict attempted to pilfer money from a security screen using a large spoon, as reported by British police. CCTV footage from the Hyson Green Post Office in Nottingham on Feb. 10 depicted Jelanie Scott, 36, propped on crutches, trying to breach the protective screen. The staff swiftly caught on as he used a spoon to reach through the small opening at the bottom of the security screen on the counter, triggering the panic alarm and causing smoke to fill the post office as Scott made his escape.Sgt. Mark Southgate from the Nottinghamshire police team commended Scott's apprehension, noting overwhelming evidence against him. Scott confessed his foolishness to officers, leading to his arrest and subsequent charge of attempted burglary. Sentenced to a six-month drug rehabilitation program and fined £283, Scott limped away with a crutch, fleeing the scene amidst the chaos he had caused.Despite Scott's attempt at theft, crime rates, including shoplifting, have surged in the U.K., with incidents increasing by 25% according to official statistics. The rise has been attributed to various factors such as drug addicts, marauding teenagers, and organized gangs engaging in opportunistic theft, creating a challenging environment for business owners.