Supermarket thief claimed he had £50 in his pocket when he stole Jack Daniels, a sandwich and a can of Coke
Gary Davidson told police he intended to sell the items he stole to buy a meal for himself and his partner.
Lee Poppett, prosecuting at South Tyneside Magistrates’ Court said the offence happened at the Morrisons supermarket in Jarrow on February 16.
He added: “He set off the alarms at the supermarket.
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Hide Ad“A security guard found Davidson had a bag containing two bottles of Jack Daniels, a sandwich, and a can of coke.
“He made no attempt to pay for the items, which had a combined cost of about £100.”
Mr Poppett said that, when interviewed, Davidson, 40, of Newmarket Walk, South Shields, claimed to have cash on him.
He said: “When interviewed, he admitted the offence saying he had £50 in his pocket.
“He said he intended to sell the items to buy a meal.”
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Hide AdDavidson admitted theft on February 16. In court he disputed claiming he had cash in his pocket.
Judith Curry, defending, said: “Mr Davidson does have a poor record, but he has not been convicted of any offences of dishonesty for four years.
“More recently, he suffered from a spinal condition which means he spent four months in hospital. This has left him with mobility difficulties.”
She added: “Mr Davidson is mystified over him saying he had £50.
“He certainly didn’t have £50 at the time of the theft.”
Davidson was also ordered to pay £195 in fines and costs.