In the dock: Chesham would-be thief caught with balaclava and gloves

ASHLEY EARL, 36, of The Whiteleaf Centre, Aylesbury pleaded guilty to theft after stealing a black Samsung device of unknown value from Travelodge in Exchange Street, Aylesbury. Earl was given a six-month conditional discharge and must pay £85 court costs, plus a £26 surcharge.

JONATHAN WELSBY, 54, of no fixed address admitted failing to comply with a community protection notice after he was caught intoxicated and acting aggressively in High Wycombe. He also pleaded guilty to theft from a shop after stealing six bottles of wine worth £162 from Sainsbury's, High Wycombe. Welsby was handed a 12-week sentence, suspended for 12 months with an alcohol treatment requirement and 25 days of rehabilitation activity.

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WASIM KHALIL, 26, of Rutland Avenue, High Wycombe pleaded guilty to assault by beating in High Wycombe. He was given a one-year community order with 100 hours of unpaid work. Khalil must pay £200 compensation, as well as £85 court costs and a £114 surcharge. He is also subject to a restraining order.

MICHAEL AVERY, 39, of Kingston Road, High Wycombe admitted theft from a shop after he stole food items worth £50 from Tesco Express in Hazelmere. Avery was given a four-week sentence, suspended for six months.

AHMED ANWAR, 31, of Amersham Hill, High Wycombe pleaded guilty to failing to provide a specimen for analysis in Maidenhead and assaulting a constable in the execution of their duty. He was banned from driving for 12 months and has been fined £220. Anwar must pay £85 court costs and an £88 surcharge.

JASON MURRAY, 47, of no fixed address admitted going equipped for theft in Chesham after he was caught with a balaclava, two pairs of gloves, a signal device, screwdriver and latex gloves. He also pleaded guilty to obstructing or resisting a constable in the execution of their duty. Murray was jailed for four months.

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