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Shoplifter from a local supermarket was charged with 18 months of conditional discharge plus more than £100 fine.

Mr Steele, from Bolton Street, Preston was caught by the security guard trying to leave the shop, without paying ,with a trolley full of items.

The accident happened Monday 31, December, 2012 when Mr Steele, aged 45, who is living with his aunt, tried to leave Asda Fullwood Superstore, East Way, Preston with the trolley.

As soon he was caught, he said: “Sorry about this. I´m really sorry”, he kept apologising, the court heard.

The trial was held in Preston Magistrates Court in March 8, 2013. The offence which was tried in the magistrates court was considered an either way offence.

Miss Aksha Shahid, for the prosecution, said that the trolley had a total value of £150.86; inside he carried alcohol items, groceries and meat.

District Judge, Mr Peter Ward, sentenced that as he has no money he will receive 18 months conditional discharge plus £15 victim charge and £85 for costs.

When the police came this morning to arrest him, Mr Steele said:” I´ve heard from a friend”.

In his defence, Mr Nottingham said: “I just think he thought he´d get some money by selling the items.

 “He thought it was a good idea, clearly it wasn’t. He is very sorry for his actions”, Mr Nottingham said.