Preston men admit offences after victim has items stolen
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Preston Magistrates’ Court heard the victim had his bank card, driving licence and travel card stolen in October.
Benjamin Metcalf, 29, of Christchurch Street, Preston, admitted fraud by false representation, by using his Santander bank card at B & D Newsagents.
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Hide AdMagistrates ordered him to have drug treatment, observe a curfew and rehabilitation requirement, and pay a £90 surcharge and £85 costs.
Co-defendant Stuart Brown, 34, also of Christchurch Street, admitted handling stolen goods, relating to the victim’s driving license and travel card.
He must pay an £80 fine, £32 surcharge and £85 costs.
Metcalf also admitted a theft from Boots in November.