A Ryde man who stole a single can of Monster Energy from a Shanklin supermarket told magistrates he did so because it was ‘too hot’.
Sam Scott-Jackson, 35, of Green Street in Ryde, admitted a single count of theft from a shop when he appeared at the Isle of Wight Magistrates Court earlier this week (Friday).
Prosecuting, Serena Edwards, told the court that on the 31st May, Scott-Jackson was caught on CCTV stealing a single can of Monster Energy from The Co-op in Shanklin.
Court heard how Scott-Jackson was identified by police.
Defending himself, Scott-Jackson simply said he stole the can because it was “too hot”.
Magistrates fined £40 and ordered he pay £85 costs, £16 a surcharge fee and £2.40 compensation to the Co-op.
