Hereford thief stole steak from M&S and razors from Boots

Geneadjos Kleins, from Cornewall Street in the Whitecross area of the city, stole three bikes between November 14, 2023 and February 2, 2024. 

The 24-year-old also tried to take another bike on October 15, 2023. On that occasion, had bolt cutters, gloves, a snood, pliers and a torch. 

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The steak theft, meanwhile, happened in M&S on October 7, 2023, while Kleins also stole cosmetics, a Phillips razor and other items from Boots on July 3, 2023. 

He pleaded guilty to three counts of theft of a pedal cycle, one count of attempted theft of a pedal cycle, one count of going equipped for theft, and two counts of theft from a shop when he appeared at Hereford Magistrates Court. 

Kleins was handed a 12-month community order requiring him to carry out 15 rehabilitation activity days. He will also have to undertake 200 hours' of unpaid work and pay compensation to his victims, including M&S and Boots. 

The items he used to attempt to steal a bike will now be forfeited and destroyed.