Lisburn man admitted ‘skip scanning’ to save money from Eurospar store
A Lisburn man has been fined after admitting to ‘skip scanning’ to save money at the Eurospar at Wallace Village.
He appeared before Lisburn Magistrates Court charged with four counts of theft from the Lisburn store.
The court heard that on Thursday, February 26, 2026, the police received a report of four incidents of theft from the Eurospar at Lady Wallace Lane.
Police observed CCTV showing the defendant scanning and paying for some items but not for others across four dates from February 19, 2026 until February 25, 2026.
The total value of the items was £23.62.
Police traced the vehicles used by the defendant, Lee Doherty (28), whose address was given as Killowen Grange in Lisburn, and attended his home address.
A notebook interview was carried out and the defendant made full admission.
It was reported that he told police he was sorry and that he wouldn’t do it again.
A defence lawyer told the court the defendant had pleaded guilty at the earliest opportunity.
He added: “He was on a low wage and had just had a baby. He was trying to save some money.
"He has never been in trouble before. He comes before the court very apologetic and remorseful.”
District Judge Rosie Watters said that in this case she would impose a fine, something she said she would not normally do.
Ms Watters imposed a fine of £100 on each of the four charges before the court.
She also ordered the defendant to pay restitution of £23.62, as well as an offender’s levy of £15.