A Southampton shoplifter targeted three different supermarkets in the space of just five days. 

Aidan Cooper stole cheese, Easter eggs and cleaning products in three separate incidents at M&S, Morrisons and Lidl in New Milton in April. 

He pleaded guilty to three counts of theft from a shop at Southampton Magistrates' Court.

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The 22-year-old, of Highfield Lane, Portswood first offended on April 2 when he stole £36.98 worth of food and cleaning products from Morrisons. 

Five days later, he stole Easter Eggs worth £20 and cheese worth £36.75 from Lidl and M&S respectively.

Cooper was ordered to pay compensation to the value of all the items he stole.