Cornish postman stole mail money for heroin habit
A Cornish postman who stole money and gift cards from parcels and letters to fund his heroin habit has been given a community order.
Ryan Kestell, 24, admitted three charges of theft and attempted theft during the summer.
At Bodmin Magistrates, Kestell, of Lynwood Terrace, Bodmin, admitted stealing £85 in cash and gift cards and attempting to steal 32 postal packets.
He was trapped by investigators who sent out test packages.
Kestell, who worked as a postman for four years, said he had got into the wrong peer group, had a heroin habit and needed £30 a day to fund it.
Nicola Chandler, defending, said her client felt disgusted and embarrassed by his actions.
He was given a 12 month community order with a drug rehab requirement and supervision.
Kestell has also been ordered to pay £200 in costs.