A 42-Year-old man appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court today, Thursday (Jan 23) facing two charges of theft.

The court heard that on 01/11/2019 at Llanelli, Richard Williams of Maes Y Coed, Llanelli  stole a guitar, to the value of £49.99, belonging to Cash Generator Contrary to section 1(1) and 7 of the Theft Act 1968.

The court also heard that on 02/11/2019 at Llanelli Market Williams  stole a black Gameboy wallet, to the value of £9.99, belonging to Retribution store Contrary to section 1(1) and 7 of the Theft Act 1968.

Williams pleaded guilty to both charges.

Williams was ordered to pay compensation of £49.99 and ordered to pay a surcharge to fund victim services of £90 and costs of £85 to the Crown Prosecution Service.

A community order made whereby Williams  must  participate in an accredited programme for 19 days.

The Defendant’s guilty plea was taken into account during sentencing.