pleaded guilty to breaking into the Village Inn on September 30, and stealing a small quantity of foodstuffs.

Scales, 25, had claimed that he was a partner in the business and was merely entering the property to get back items that belonged to him.

After reviewing the social inquiry report Senior Magistrate the Wor. Will Francis said: "I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt. I gather that you have learned your lesson with respect to taking this course again. I hope you understand that this is not the way to get what belongs to you.''