THE case of a thief who stole thousands from a city pub safe has suffered yet another delay. 

As we reported in March Jamie King admitted stealing from the safe of the Cardinal's Hat pub in Friar Street. 

After a dispute over the amount taken King later accepted stealing £3,350 when he was in the position of responsibility to bank the pub's takings. 

King, of Fortuna Way, Kempsey, was arrested after a bookkeeper found there were shortages between December 28, 2021, and February 23, 2022.

Worcester News: THIEF: Jamie King THIEF: Jamie King (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

In July, Judge Martin Jackson gave King the chance to prove himself by completing 85 outstanding hours from a previous community order,

But in August the court heard King hadn't completed them as his mental health had deteriorated, the judge adjourning sentence again. 

On Friday, (October 20), King appeared at Worcester Crown Court but his barrister, Michael Aspinall, told the court there was another application to adjourn again. 

He explained King had again not been able to do the work due to his mental health issues, adding the probation service had accepted the medical reasons. 

Mr Aspinall said King had been engaging with probation and completed online work. 

He told the court the probation service required further time to speak to the defendant and gather information, asking for a short adjournment as he said it was right the court had everything before the sentence. 

Worcester News: PUB: The Cardinal's Hat pubPUB: The Cardinal's Hat pub (Image: Newsquest)He added: "I know Mr King is anxious for this matter to be resolved."

Sally Cairns, prosecuting, made no objection to the adjournment. 

His Honour Judge Nicholas Cartwright told King he was agreeing to the adjournment. 

The defendant was told to return to the court on November 2 for sentence. 

"Make sure you keep in touch with the probation service," the judge added. 

In the original court hearing magistrates heard a victim personal statement from the landlord of the Friar Street pub which said: "This is not something I expect from a member of staff, especially one who had such positive referrals from previous employers."