Hereford thief who stole Pringles, Coca-Cola and biscuits sentenced

A Hereford man has been sentenced in court for a string of thefts from shops.

Jamie Ellis, of Roman Road in the city, pleaded guilty at Hereford Magistrates Court on October 14 to four counts of thefts from shops between July 17 and September 17,

The court heard the offences involved food and household goods taken from the Food Warehouse and Asda Express in Holmer Road, as well as and Sainsbury’s in Barton Place.

Items listed included Pringles, Coca-Cola cans, biscuits, steaks, coffee and washing tablets, worth a total of £114.15.

Ellis, 35, was ordered to pay £33.75 to the Food Warehouse and £25 to Asda Express as compensation.

He was fined £30 for the Sainsbury’s theft and ordered to pay £85 in prosecution costs.

Elizabeth Blacklock appeared on behalf of the prosecution, while Charlotte Noble represented Ellis.