Burglar snatched £820 from open till at Mecca Bingo in Sheffield

An offender reached over a desk at a Mecca Bingo in Sheffield and stole hundreds of pounds in cash.
By Jon Cooper
Published 4th Aug 2020, 09:54 BST
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Darren Rundle, aged 46, of Yewdale, Worsbough Bridge, Barnsley, stole the cash from Mecca Bingo, on Flat Street, after asking for a new membership card, according to a Sheffield Magistrates' Court hearing on July 31.

Robert Coyne, prosecuting, said Rundle asked for a replacement membership card and provided details and he was given a new card.

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But Mr Coyne added Rundle was captured on CCTV reaching over a service desk and taking £820 from an open till before leaving.

A South Yorkshire offender has been given a community order after he snatched cash from a till at a Sheffield Mecca Bingo. Picture courtesy of Google Street View.A South Yorkshire offender has been given a community order after he snatched cash from a till at a Sheffield Mecca Bingo. Picture courtesy of Google Street View.
A South Yorkshire offender has been given a community order after he snatched cash from a till at a Sheffield Mecca Bingo. Picture courtesy of Google Street View.

Rundle pleaded guilty to burglary after the incident in July, 2018.

Darren Withers, defending, said jobless Rundle is dependent on benefits and has been unwell with ulcers and his dire health should be considered.

Magistrates sentenced Rundle to a 12-month community order with a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.

He must also pay £820 compensation, £200 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.