A man out shopping with his girlfriend stole make-up for her even though he had money to pay for it, a court heard.
Magistrates were told that the 21 year-old was spotted on CCTV in Boots in the city centre picking up the foundation and slipping it into his carrier bag.
The prosecutor said he was stopped outside the store and found in possession of the item worth £5.86.
“He told police that his girlfriend had made a purchase and while she was doing this, he saw the foundation that she liked and stole it,” the prosecutor said.
“He said he had £5 on him. He offered to pay for the item which he intended to give to his girlfriend.”
The defendant from Lincoln admitted theft on June 25.
His solicitor said the man was angry with himself for letting himself slip.
“His ex-girlfriend was not in any way involved,” the solicitor said.
“The defendant picked up the item but he doesn’t know why when he had money in his pocket.”
Magistrates fined the defendant £50 and ordered him to pay a surcharge of £15. He also has to pay £20 costs.