POL00043951 - Financial Evaluation Sheet for suspect Peter Anthony Holmes - Case Reference POLTD/0809/0128

Evidence on official site

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In Confidence

Peter Anthony HOLMES

~ An audit was called for Thursday 18/09/08.due to increases/decreases in cash
ieclarations. A £46,053.01 shortage was discovered.The Spmr takes no part in the
unning of the office and has employed a Post Office Manager to do so. It was reported
le was responsible for the Branch Trading Statements

[HOLMES has denied theft of Post Office money, he bhas admitted to false accounting. HeI
‘ated he had a £4k/£5k loss 6-9 months ago and it has increased by approximately £3k
er Month.

ere is nothing evident that would explain how HOLMES has disposed of the loss. His

ife has her own business making and selling Wedding cakes, the possibility exists it has

been used for this.
lone

unit Paul KHANNA, Jesmond SPOB, St.Georges Terrace, Jesrnond, Newcastle Upon Tyne,
E2 2SY

le was previpously Spmr at Monkseaton between 1985 and 1992. After that he did
loliday Relief in various Post Office prior to taking up post in Jesmond in 1996.

i Wifes

- eg unknown

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In Confidence

jarclays Visa Card N
jarclays Visa Card N
Holder Mrs M Holmes
S045 completed but not submitted

amsung TV, Computer (built by friend).

= Marion HOLMES, DOB unknown, Salary unknown. Occupation, Owner Cakes, Classes and
“Cutters, GRO. i Oo 1
GRO ino details obtained.

‘es - Post interview

‘es - Post interview

“GS204's completed and sent for home and wife's business addresses

‘es - Post interview

S205's completed and sent for both registration numbers

‘es - Post interview

{The only luxury item the HOLMES’ appear to have is the Home computer that has been
uilt by a friend’. The TV is a Samsung flat screen approximately 26". Peter HOLMES’ car
Ias a private registration, cost unknown. There is collateral in the family home that is
wned by the HOLMES’. HOLMES claimed his wife didn't know of the loss and put his
leepless nights down to his age. HOLMES was given a GS045 for his wife's business
count.

don't believe any of the assets would be dissipated