A SHOP worker yesterday admitted stealing hundreds of pounds from his employer to pay off a drugs debt.
Christopher Beattie, 20, of Nunnery Lane, Darlington, pleaded guilty to taking £500 from the Co-operative Group when he appeared at South Durham Magistrates' Court.
Paul Hunter, prosecuting, said Beattie was working in a supervisory role for the Co-op when he began taking cash.
A manager noticed a shortfall and spotted Beattie acting suspiciously.
Michael Rayner, in mitigation, said Beattie, who had no previous convictions, took three lots of £100 and then £200 last year. He said Beattie had problems with cocaine.
Magistrates asked for reports prior to sentencing on November 30.
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