Martin Waite stole more than £1,200-worth of items from Currys in Haverfordwest. (Image: Google Street View)
A MAN has been jailed after stealing more than £1,200-worth of electronics from a Pembrokeshire store.
Martin Waite, 41,appeared at Llanelli Magistrates’ Court charged with shoplifting.
Waite was accused of stealing electronics worth £1,276.97 from Currys in Haverfordwest on March 27.
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He pleaded guilty on August 14.
Waite, of Centenary Gardens in Havant, Portsmouth, was sentenced to 23 weeks in prison due to the seriousness of the offence, the value of the goods stolen and the defendant’s previous convictions.
He must also pay £1,276.97 in compensation and £650 in costs.
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