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Daily Mirror
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Samantha Mordi

Serial shoplifter, 40, who stole toy reindeer to buy drugs let off because wife cheated

A former heroin addict stole a toy reindeer to feed his drug habit, after his wife had three affairs.

Serial shoplifter Mark Spragg from Worcester stole a £60 electric reindeer from Wilko and £195 worth of cosmetics from Boots after his marriage fell apart.

The 40-year old was caught and admitted stealing the items between December 16 and February 1 this year, after the painful split, stop him leading a "productive" life, the court heard.

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