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Douglas man put on probation following toothbrush theft

34-year-old admitted two theft charges

A Douglas man's been put on probation after stealing toothbrushes from a shop in Douglas.

Thirty-four-year-old Dean Anthony Whitehead, of Princes Avenue, appeared at Douglas Courthouse where he admitted two offences.

The court heard Whitehead had stolen two smart toothbrushes, worth £260, from Boots on 23 November.

Just over a week later, on 2 December, he went back to the shop and stole a Braun shaver worth around £450.

The court heard Whitehead had carried out the thefts with another man and was under the influence of alcohol and drugs during both thefts.

Whitehead's advocate said he'd been offered a place at a drug rehabilitation centre in the UK and wanted to beat his addiction and live a normal life.

High Bailiff Jayne Hughes placed him on probation for 24 months and ordered him to pay £355 compensation to Boots and £300 towards prosecution costs.

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