A SHOPLIFTER appeared before Bolton magistrates after stealing goods from two shops within weeks of each other.
Martin Ford, aged 31, of Campbell Court, Farnworth, pleaded guilty to taking toiletries from Poundstretcher worth £34.70 on Valentine's Day and £65.56 worth of shaving equipment from Morrisons supermarket on Saturday.
The court heard that Ford, who had been on drugs, had a number of previous convictions for similar offences.
Sentencing was adjourned until Friday for reports.
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