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Hard-up postman stole cash from cards
A CASH-strapped postal worker took money from birthday cards to pay his bills.
Ian Chantler, from Agincourt, Hebburn, tampered with cards he believed had money inside as he worked at the Tyneside Mail Centre in Gateshead.
Magistrates at Gateshead were told the 39-year-old, who had worked for the Royal Mail for 20 years, pocketed £380 between July and October last year.
The court heard how he used the money to buy Christmas presents and help pay off a £7,000 loan.
Dad-of-two Chantler admitted theft and attempted theft.
Paul Heron, prosecuting on behalf of the Royal Mail, said: “The defendant was employed, and has been for almost 20 years, before the matter came to light.
“Inquiries were made after mistreated greetings cards were found. Investigations were carried out and the defendant was seen to open two items and put them back.
“Before interview, he produced £180 in notes from his pocket which he had stolen that day.”
Graeme Cook, defending, said: “My client has no previous convictions, and he is genuinely remorseful. He couldn’t make ends meet and so he did this.”
Chantler will be sentenced later this month.
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