Moment man tries to steal post office cash using long metal spoon

CCTV captures the moment a man tries to steal a large amount of money from a post office counter using a long metal spoon. Jelanie Scott, 36, entered Hyson Green Post Office, in Nottingham, at around on 10 February. CCTV shows him approach a counter window at the back of the store, before reaching through a small gap at the bottom with a large serving spoon. He was spotted by staff, who activated the panic alarm – triggering the security smoke system. Scott fled the scene, at some point dropping his debit card bearing his name. Scott pleaded guilty to attempted burglary and was sentenced to a six-month community order when he appeared in court on 21 February. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and ana