inquiry report before sentence.

The jobless 29-year-old, of Dock Hill, Devonshire admitted two theft charges on Friday.

Prosecuting, Insp. Peter Duffy told Magistrates' Court the offences occurred in Hamilton on December 3.

He said Scraders took confectionery, toiletry, and newspapers from the Phoenix Centre.

The items came to $89.29, Insp Duffy told Magistrate the Wor. Cheryl-Ann Mapp.

Earlier that afternoon, Insp. Duffy said, Scraders took a pair of black trousers, blue jeans, and a green track top from Reid Street's Knick Knack store. The goods were valued at $90.

Scraders was granted $500 bail, and the case put off until January 18.*l