Southampton magistrates order Ashley man David Cullen to compensate store after stealing vodka
Published: 03:00, 08 January 2024
AN ASHLEY man who stole three bottles of vodka from a local supermarket had to pay back their full value when he appeared before magistrates.
David Cullen (33), of Dinham Road, pleaded guilty to stealing the Smirnoff, valued at £72, at Tesco in New Milton on 25th November 2023.
The Southampton Bench ordered Cullen compensate the store, prioritising this over any court costs.
He was also handed a 49-week conditional discharge, deemed appropriate as he was serving a community order imposed since the offence date.