A HEROIN addict who committed two thefts while on a suspended sentence for another offence has been jailed for eight months.

Droitwich magistrates heard how Alan Reeve stole a computer from Woolworths and a hand cleaner from a garage.

Mark Soper, prosecuting yesterday, said Reeve was seen taking the computer from Woolworths on Saturday, November 18, last year, by a member of staff.

"He initially denied the offence, but he was picked out from an identity parade," said Mr Soper.

"He then accepted his part in the offence. The hand cleaner theft was a straightforward theft from a garage."

The 35-year-old, of Deacle Place, Evesham, admitted the two thefts.

Barry Newton, defending, said Reeve was a heavy heroin user when the first offence was committed in November.

"He couldn't actually remember committing the offence but after the identity parade he accepted it must've been him," he told magistrates.

"The theft of the hand cleaner is explained in the pre-sentence report.

"He has recently had counselling sessions which he has found very useful. He was free of drugs for a while but unfortunately he relapsed. He's back in touch with Turning Point and he's applied for a methadone prescription which should be through shortly.

"He's very disappointed in himself for committing these offences. He's not living with his family at the moment. His partner's made it clear that he's not welcome home until he stops taking drugs. He does see his children every day but he would like to be with them."

Mr Newton said Reeve committed the offences while still under a suspended sentence for driving while disqualified.

For the theft of the computer Reeve was given three-months in custody and for the hand cleaner theft he was given one month, to run at the same time.

The suspended sentence was activated and he was given an additional four months custody for driving while disqualified and one month for breaching a conditional discharge.