Thief stole Christmas decorations from Hartlepool home just weeks after being spared jail
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Eric Twidale, 33, was handed a suspended prison sentence by Teesside Crown Court in early December for two cases of shoplifting and a racially motivated public order offence from October.
But just over two weeks later he was out stealing again.
On December 20, Twidale together with an unknown accomplice, approached a garden in Raby Road, Hartlepool, and stole two Nutcracker Christmas valued at £200.
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He also stole £36 worth of burgers from Sainsbury’s, in Murray Street, the same day.
It saw him hauled back to the crown court on Tuesday, February 4, where he was locked up after admitting the latest two thefts.
The judge imposed the 20 weeks’ imprisonment which had been suspended for 18 months in December.
And she added two months on top for the two new thefts.
The court heard Twidale, of Keswick Street, Hartlepool, had also not complied with requirements of the suspended sentence.
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Hide AdIt included him not even attending an initial appointment with probation workers.
Recorder Aisha Wadoodi also said Twidale had an “appalling” record with 47 separate convictions covering 78 offences.
Defence barrister Stephen Constantine said Twidale was effectively homeless at the time and stole to survive.
Mr Constantine said: “He tells me he really does want to try and address his problems.”
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Hide AdBut referring to the defendant’s previous court appearance, Recorder Wadoodi told Twidale: “I’m satisfied that you had no intention of turning your life around or getting help.
"You probably just saw that as a get-out-of-jail-free card.”