Robbing instructions note helps catch drug dealer

Thomas Franks was arrested last month after police searched him in Crawley, West Sussex.

Officers found 21 grams of cannabis and the bizarre motivational note - urging himself to complete certain jobs during the day.

Crawley magistrates head how the note read: "Sell push bike, go on the rob, sell weed, get a job."

The court heard how the 19-year-old - who pleaded guilty to possession of cannabis with intent to supply - wrote the list to himself because he was 'desperate for money' to fix his Playstation and needed to structure his day.

Richard Lynn, prosecuting, said Franks admitted writing the note and said that he was selling the cannabis to pals, but that it was a 'small scale operation'.

Iain Starke, defending, said Franks had learning difficulties but had no previous convictions.

He told the court: "Although my client disputes the weight of the cannabis found by police he was very co-operative when questioned and fully admitted he was supplying the drug."

JPs bailed the teenage, awaiting reports. He will be sentenced next week.

A police source said: "To be honest everyone felt a little bit sorry for him.

"He couldn't really deny it could he? - the note stated exactly what he intended to do, but luckily he hadn't managed to get round to robbing anyone that day.

"If he had done the sensible thing and followed his own advice and got a job then he might not have ended up in court."