Wrexham man stole food from Spar due to financial issues
The 34-year-old admitted one offence of shoplifting, in that he stole sandwiches, wraps and pasties worth £12.44 from a Spar store in Wrexham on April 20 this year.
Prosecutor Sarah Edwards told the court that on the day in question, Williams simply walked into the Rhosddu Road Spar store and put the items in his pockets before leaving without making any payment for them.
Police tracked the defendant down after viewing CCTV and arrested him at his home.
The stolen goods were not found and Williams offered an explanation as to why when he was interviewed by police.
He claimed he was not working and had no money - so he stole the food in order to eat.
Chris Clark, defending, told the court his client has difficulties with his mental health, including psychosis.
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"He hadn't eaten for four days and stole the items because he was hungry," he told the court.
"It's as simple as that.
"He is on PIP and Universal Credit. I ask for credit for his guilty plea."
District Judge Gwyn Jones told the defendant he'd made "one very foolish decision," and fined him £50 for the offence.
Williams must pay £85 costs and £12.44 compensation.
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