Bo'ness man stole cash and cigarettes from Post Office

A 33-year-old man broke into a Post Office in an early morning raid and stole money, cigarettes and alcohol.
Post Office, Baker Street.Post Office, Baker Street.
Post Office, Baker Street.

Appearing at Falkirk Sheriff Court last Thursday, Forbes Johnston, Flat 5/2, Matthew Steele Court, Bo’ness, had admitted forcing his way into the property on Baker Street, Bo’ness on June 11 while on bail.

Johnston made off with a haul which included £71.10 and 300 euros in cash, as well as three packets of cigarettes, after smashing a window to gain entry into the property.

The court heard how Johnston has a long-term drug abuse problem and has used heroin since he was a teenager.

Sheriff Derek Livingston sentenced Johnston to eight months in prison.