Telford cheese thief ordered to go to drugs rehab
A thief who stole cheese and coffee in a spate of five thefts in a week has been ordered to go to rehab.
Published 30th Oct 2024, 06:01 GMT
Robert Wilson, aged 33, targeted Savers in New Street, Wellington, B&M in Market Street, Telford, and One Stop stores in Telford.
Between October 14 and 20 this year he stole £216.25 worth of items including 20 Febreze refresher refills, three jars of Douwe Egberts coffee, three blocks of Cathedral City cheese, washing detergent and fabric conditioner.
Wilson, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty at Kidderminster Magistrates Court to five counts of theft.
Magistrates handed Wilson a 12-month community order which included 12 months of drug rehabilitation with Telford Stars addiction centre.
He must also do 20 rehabilitation activity days and pay £210.25 in compensation.