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The North-West Evening Mail reports that a prolific thief with 70 previous convictions has been spared prison after a two-month shoplifting spree.

Michael James Lee Rooney stole hundreds of pounds worth of items from supermarket chains Asda, Tesco and the Co-op in the period from June to August.

According to the Manchester Evening News, a mum told shop staff she ‘didn’t care’ after her teenager was caught shoplifting in the city centre.

Her son was caught stealing crisps, drinks and chocolate but staff didn’t want to involve police in the matter, so they called the boy’s mother.

The Sun reports that a KFC worker stole nearly £11,000 from his employer in Basildon, by issuing fake £1.99 refunds for popcorn chicken.

A court heard how he had embarked on the money-making strategy because his fiancée made more than he did.

According to Mortgage Solutions, a mortgage and investment adviser has been banned from trading for ‘lying repeatedly’ about her qualifications and using fake documents in an attempt to deceive the Financial Conduct Authority.

As reported on Kent Online, an administrator working at a GP surgery in Ramsgate was caught selling stolen NHS dressings on eBay.

Kirsty Caswell stole thousands of pounds worth of items from the surgery, before her bosses realised.

The Macclesfield Express reports that a petrol station cashier stole almost £12,000 from his employer, Spring Petroleum Ltd. Terence Oakes tampered with a fuel card payment system to pocket cash whilst working at Monks Heath services – offending over a four month period and stealing an amount totalling £11,851.