A Southampton shoplifter who stole almost £2,000 worth of goods during a four-month crime spree has walked free from court. 

Daniel Robinson pleaded guilty to 41 counts of theft from a shop at Southampton Magistrates' Court. 

This followed a spree of incidents at Co-Op stores in Southampton between March 2 and July 4 this year. 

Pharmacy Direct on Weston Lane was also targeted. 

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The 38-year-old stole £1,978.24 worth of goods. 

The items included coffee, cleaning products, Weetabix, chocolates, meat, Coco Pops, cigarettes, crumbles, cakes, jewellery,  crisps, biscuits, Ribena, Pot Noodles, dog food, wine and laundry products. 

Robinson of Commercial Road, Southampton received an 18-month community order with 25 rehabilitation days. 

He must pay a £100 fine, £46 in compensation and court costs of £30.