Greggs fraudster got unlimited food with loyalty card stamper

Michael McKittrick was discovered by police in possession of the cardboard and stamper
The 34-year-old additionally stole sizzling drinks sachets from an NHS Belief and DIY items
He was given an eight-week sentence, which was suspended for 15 months

By Paddy Dinham For Mailonline

Printed: 10:26 EST, 24 December 2016 | Up to date: 10:29 EST, 24 December 2016

A pastry lover's plan for a lifetime of free Greggs meals was rumbled after his stolen loyalty card stamper was discovered by police.

And Michael McKittrick virtually ended up spending Christmas behind bars due to his earlier crimes, however JPs at Teeside Magistrates Court docket suspended his eight-week sentence for 15 months.

Michael McKittrick's plan for a lifetime of free Greggs meals was rumbled after his stolen loyalty card stamper was discovered by police

The 31-year-old stole virtually £600 value of products from shops within the Cleveland Retail Park and South Financial institution - a suburb of Middlesbrough - each situated in North Yorkshire.

He managed to get his arms on one of many stampers, which might have successfully allowed him a lifetime provide of bakes, drinks and desserts, in keeping with the Gazette Stay.

Cleveland police searched McKittrick on November 11, and subsequently admitted stealing sachets of sizzling drink powders from Tees Esk Put on Valley NHS Basis Belief, in addition to stealing a whole lot of kilos value of DIY equipment from B&Q.

He virtually ended up spending Christmas behind bars due to his earlier crimes, however JPs at Teeside Magistrates Court docket suspended his eight-week sentence for 15 months

In addition to being handed a rehabilitation order, he was fined £115 and ordered to pay £261.62 compensation and £85 prices.

A pair of pliers should even be destroyed.