Couple went to shop with the intention to steal - court told

Conor McCartan (20), whose address was given to the court as Drumbeg, Craigavon, admitted the theft of items valued at £22.42 from the Spar, William Street.

The other defendant, a female, accepted a police caution and the charge against her was withdrawn.

The court heard the couple were seen entering the shop and put items into a shopping bag before leaving without paying.

Police went to their address and found a number of items but they were not fit for re-sale.

They admitted they had gone into the shop with the intention of stealing.

A barrister representing McCartan said he had a couple of dishonesty matters on his record.

District Judge, Mr Mervyn Bates, adjourned sentencing until March 11 so that a pre-sentence report could be obtained.