OAP Robs Fred Done Bookies
A PENSIONER has been jailed for robbing a betting shop, where he was a regular customer, to fund his drugs habit. John Offiler, 65, poked holes through a hat to make a mask and wore sunglasses and gloves to try to disguise himself, Nottingham Crown Court heard.
But, despite his efforts, the manageress of Done Bookmakers, in Derby Road, Stapleford, recognised him as he robbed the shop.
She asked Offiler repeatedly by name what he was doing, but he ignored her and got away with around £75, the court heard.
Recorder Fiona Dix-Dyer, who sentenced Offiler to two years in prison, told him: "You are far too old to be using heroin and robbing betting shops.
"I cannot do anything but impose a custodial sentence on you.
"This lady was working in the shop on her own, which makes her an easy and vulnerable target.
Fred Done Bookmakers
Fred Done Betting Shop
