Thief stole coats from Mountain Warehouse, Worcester

Corey Taylor-Knowles, of The Foresters YMCA in the Arboretum, appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (February 3). 

The 23-year-old admitted stealing two outdoor coats, valued at a total of £129.98 from Mountain Warehouse in Broad Street. 

The offence was committed on December 22 last year. 

The 23-year-old was told by chairman of the magistrates bench, Sandie Morgan, he was receiving a 12-month conditional discharge. 

THIEF: Corey Taylor-Knowles (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

It was explained to Taylor-Knowles he was not being punished for the offence but would be if he commits another offence in the next year.

Due to his limited finances, Taylor-Knowles was not ordered to pay court costs. 

THEFT: Taylor-Knowles stole from Mountain Warehouse (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

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Mark Hambling appeared for the prosecution while Taylor-Knowles represented himself during the hearing.

We reported last year Taylor-Knowles went on a stealing spree between April and June, taking items from Morrisons, Peacocks, Superdrug and Boots.

In that case, Paul Stanley, who defended Taylor-Knowles at the time, said he was a drug user with a "chaotic lifestyle".