He stole chocolate, chargers, a sandwich, pop and a light bulb

A thief who stole a light bulb, chocolate and a bottle of pop from Home Bargains has been ordered to pay hundreds of pounds.

Prince Andam, aged 48, also stole four chargers and a sandwich from one of the discount chain’s stores in Shrewsbury on October 9, 2024.

His haul was worth £50 in total.

Andam, of Atlas Croft, Wolverhampton, pleaded not guilty to theft from a shop but was found guilty at Telford Magistrates Court.

Magistrates ordered Andam to pay a £60 fine, £50 in compensation and £650 in prosecution costs, bringing his total legal bill to £760.

Costly bill for Home Bargains thief, 48, who stole from Shrewsbury store