A Co-op cashier was in the habit of taking goods from work and paying later but she was prosecuted when she failed to pay for a bottle of water, some snacks and a pack of cigarettes, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told that the 19 year-old was working at a Filling Station at a time when stock was going missing.
Jim Clare, prosecuting, said the security manager installed cameras in the till area and when he reviewed the footage, he saw the defendant take the items worth a total of £7.94.
The defendant from outside Lincoln admitted three charges of theft from employer between December 1, 2008 and December 9, 2008.
Andy Kerrigan, representing, said staff had got into the habit of taking goods and paying for them at the end of the shift.
“She accepts that she did not pay for the items and she did not go back and pay for them when she realised her mistake which does amount to dishonesty,” Mr Marshall said.
Magistrates conditionally discharged her for 12 months and ordered her to pay £7.94 compensation and £25 costs.A co-op