Burnley supermarket targeted by cider thief

A thief who stole cider worth £5 from Sainsbury's in Burnley, has ended up with a £335 bill.

The town's magistrates heard how Liviu Morariu helped himself to two bottles of the alcohol and walked out of the store. The 53-year-old had no previous convictions.

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Burnley Magistrates' Court

Morariu was convicted in his absence of theft on October 25th.

He was fined £220 and was ordered to pay £85 costs and a £30 victim surcharge.

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