Notts shoplifter ordered to tackle drug problem

An Eastwood man has been ordered to get drug treatment after stealing from local stores
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John Parker, 46, of Percy Street, admitted three thefts in court on March 5.

He stole £38 of chocolate and meat from Sainsbury’s, on September 25, £70 of wash powder from Tesco on September 30 and detergent from Tesco on October 1.

The thefts breached a community order imposed in March last year for similar offences.

He received a 12 month community order and must pay £74 compensation.