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The Northampton Chronicle & Echo website reports that a judge called a thief an ‘absolute mug’ for stealing batteries and locks from his employer over a six-month period.

Steven King took an estimated £27,600-worth of products from Travis Perkins, doing so – a court heard – to look after his son.

The Northern Echo website reports that a woman admitted stealing £27,000 from her employer during a period of just over a year.

Gillian Burke pleaded guilty to stealing business fees to the value of £27,000 belonging to Home Move Professionals.

The Yorkshire Evening Post website reports that a McDonald’s worker stole more than £5,000 of takings after becoming hooked on gambling while on furlough.

Lloyd Parker was in charge of collecting till takings at the end of a shift before counting it, putting the money in a bag and placing it in a safe.

The Liverpool Echo website reports that a mum-of-three shoplifted more than £8,000 of beauty products from Boots to feed her cocaine habit.

Adele O’Hara was captured on CCTV stuffing large bags full of cosmetic items before fleeing, striking at one branch nine times over a two-month period.

The Plymouth Live website reports that an Aldi worker stole £12,000 from his employer then spent it all on cocaine and prostitutes.

Steven Pyle was seen on CCTV stuffing takings down his trousers, over the course of three weeks.

The Press and Journal website reports that a ‘one-man crime wave’ has been jailed for 30 months after admitting 20 shoplifting offences and five other charges.

A court heard that one of Steven William Potter’s high-value theft involved stealing £1,000 of clothing from Inverness outdoor store Tiso.