Court hears man, 24, stole bacon from Co-op, Barker Street, Worcester

Cameron Nelmes, of Cranham Drive, Worcester, was caught on CCTV stealing £50 worth of packs of bacon from a Co-op store. 

Fatima Yasmin, prosecuting, told the court the offences took place at the Barker Street-based supermarket on November 6 last year. 

The prosecutor said it was the latest theft to hit the store, shoplifting having cost the supermarket more than £17,000 in lost income. 

THEFT: Co-op in Barker Street, Worcester (Image: Google)

Sam Lamsdale said Nelmes suffered from ADHD and depression and had alcohol issues but was seeking help to turn his life around.

The 24-year-old was fined £80 and ordered to pay costs of £135, victim surcharge of £32 and £50 compensation to Co-op. 

The total, £297, was added to existing court debts Nelmes owes being paid through a reduction in his benefits.

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Chairman of the magistrates bench, Chris Mitchell, added the bench had been encouraged by the "good progress" and changes Nelmes had made in his life, before telling him he was free to leave the courtroom.

The case was heard at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (February 10).