A THIEF has been banned from the Westgate Centre for a year after stealing more than £600 worth of BBQ equipment, champagne and bread from Sainsbury's during lockdown.

David Lee Smith, of Templar Road, Oxford, went on a free shopping spree around the supermarket every day from April 29 to May 9.

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At Oxford Magistrates Court on May 12, the 41-year-old admitted taking £672 worth of food and booze and was ordered to pay every penny back.

He admitted taking:

  • Four bottles of vodka and alcohol, costing £83, on April 29
  • six bottles of brandy and vodka, costing £171, on April 30
  • two bottles of vodka, costing £32, on May 2
  • two bottles of alcohol, costing £76.50, on May 5
  • two bottles of champagne, costing £89, and two bottles of vodka, costing £58.50, on May 7
  • £30 worth of BBQ equipment and bread on May 8
  • four bottles of vodka and champagne, costing £131, on May 9.

He was also sentenced to 60 days in prison, suspended for 12 months because the offence is 'so serious'.