Minshull Street Crown Court heard.Then, in July this year, he was spotted lifting men's and women's fragrances from Boots in Salford, before he was arrested and interviewed.In the interview he admitted stealing the cash, sunglasses and perfumes to pay off drug debts.Davies, of Oldham, pleaded guilty to theft at an earlier hearing.
Today he was sentenced to 21 months imprisonment.The court heard that Davies wanted to spend time inside 'to get clean', adding he was determined to do so for his daughter.Prosecutor Justin Hayhoe said the first offence took place on October 18 2019 when Davies went into the Post Office in Middleton."It was shortly before 5pm and there were other customers present,” Mr Hayhoe told the court.“The counter clerk was.
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