A 17 year old Douglas man has admitted trying to rob Pulrose Post Office last November.
Carl Dean Glover has also admitted a charge of going equipped for theft, by carrying a knife and balaclava.
Glover has been remanded in custody until sentencing on April the 25th, after he refused to have his bail renewed.
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