Shropshire Star

Prolific Telford shoplifter to serve more time behind bars after stealing razor blades and toothbrushes from Boots

A prolific thief who is in jail will serve more time after stealing electric toothbrushes and razor blades from Boots.

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Nicholas Smith, aged 38, stole £190 worth of stock from the store on Wrekin Retail Park, Wellington on August 4 this year.

Smith, of Weybridge, Woodside, Telford, pleaded guilty at Telford Magistrates Court to one count of theft from a shop. He has had numerous prison sentences for shoplifting in recent years.

This time magistrates ordered him to pay £154 in compensation to Boots, and to serve another 28 days behind bars.