Shropshire Star

Prison beckons for 'professional shoplifting pair' who targeted Telford from Birmingham

A 'professional' pair of shoplifters who travelled from Birmingham to Telford to target high value products will be sentenced early next year.

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Telford Magistrates Court heard that Andreea Tobosaru and Ionut Bucurescu stole a various health and beauty items, Nicorette products and razors, in three separate raids on Morrisons in Telford.

They contested the value of the goods taken on August 5 after the prosecution claimed it was valued at £735 when they took toothbrushes, toothbrush heads and razors. They had also been stealing in the store on July 2 and August 15.

Victoria Maher, prosecuting at Telford on Tuesday , said the pair had made no attempt to pay, and made no explanation for their actions.

She added that they have a 'history of dishonesty offences' had made attempts to conceal the goods and there had been some degree of planning.

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