Went equipped for theft with pliers and a screwdriver
Mark Brown, Margaret Street, Portadown, appeared last Friday at Craigavon Magistrates Court via videolink from Maghaberry prison.
He admitted that on March 3 this year at Tescos in Portadown he stole a belt, a fitbit and a watch, total value £55 and attempted to steal two bottles of Jawbox Gin.
Brown also pleaded guilty to going equipped for theft.
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A barrister representing the defendant said his client was well aware there were aggravating features in the matter one of which was a degree of planning.
He added there was no real excuse except Brown had been struggling with money at the time, living on benefit of £32 per week.
Brown was sentenced to two months in prison on each offence with the terms to run concurrently. He was also ordered to pay a £25 offender’s levy.