British postman fined for stealing energy-saving light bulbs

[TrueBlueTerrier]

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Homeowners in the Sheffield area were left in the dark when they awaited light bulb deliveries that never came. The Star reports that postman Paul Hallam, 56, stole packages including DVDs, Baileys liqueur samples and low-energy light bulbs.

Last November, Royal Mail's north east delivery office received notices that packages were not reaching their destination, which led to an investigation. A search of Hallam's house revealed that the postman had not only stolen 11 first-class packages, but he had also been accepting money to deliver mobile advertisement flyers.

The thefts are relatively minor, but Hallam faces nearly $1,000 in fines and he will serve 120 hours of unpaid work as community reparation for his crimes.

Unfortunately, light bulb thefts are increasingly common - both in the UK and America. Earlier this year, a maintenance supervisor in Washington County, Ohio was arrested after $40,000 worth of light bulbs were not delivered to locals. Additionally, three arrests were made in Indiana for light bulb thefts.

[sevenandseven]

If true what an idiot. However I have never had anyone on my delivery say they were eagerly awaiting the delivery of low energy light bulbs. Usually it was "We don't need any more of those and they don't fit our light fittings anyway." Is there really a black market in light bulbs?

[belle smith]

He probally wasn;t stealing them so much as, just not delivering them. What about the guy in America $40,000 thats a s**t load of light bulbs.

[norbert]

If true what an idiot. However I have never had anyone on my delivery say they were eagerly awaiting the delivery of low energy light bulbs. Usually it was "We don't need any more of those and they don't fit our light fittings anyway." Is there really a black market in light bulbs?

Did he have Boot Sales ' on his RD's

[Thunderthighs]

Perhaps they found them hidden beneath his RM hat.
If so, he could argue he forgot they were there, as he felt...Light Headed!

What a pratt, not the brightest spark, or bulb for that matter...

[norbert]

Did the IB find him on eBay ?