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A thief who was challenged as he stole from a well-known Wyvern store soiled himself after running from security.

Eamonn Machado stole a number of items worth £55 when he entered Homebase, in the retail park, back in June.

Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court heard how the 32-year-old tried to flee the scene when he was challenged by security staff.

And by the time security had caught with him he had "defecated" in his trousers.

Magistrates who presided over the case decided to fine Machado for his actions.

Theft from Homebase

Lynn Bickley, prosecuting, said the incident took place just after midday, on Wednesday, June 19.

She said: "There were reports of a male being aggressive who had been detained by staff. Police arrived, the male was this defendant and was arrested.

"He (had) put the items in his bag and when he was challenged to show what was in his bag he refused and ran out of the store.

"Staff caught up with him and detained him until police arrived."

Ms Bickley said that during his police interview, Machado admitted he didn't have enough money to pay for the items and decided to steal them.

She also said that all the goods were recovered.

'Defecated in his trousers'

Charles Clark, mitigating, said that Maccado should get maximum credit for his guilty plea.

He said: "He takes the items as he needed the items as part of his work. He didn't have sufficient money with him and, foolishly, he took the items.

"When he is challenged he immediately seems to have been overcome with shame and remorse and ran away initially.

"He was rather embarrassed. He defecated in his trousers."

The court heard how he was now employed.

He had also done "some service for his country" and had been discharged from the Royal Marines after 10 months.

What was his punishment?

Machado, of Edward Road, West Bridgford, pleaded guilty to theft from a shop.

Magistrates handed him an £80 fine and ordered him to pay courts costs of £85 and a £30 victim surcharge.

This took his total to pay to £195.

In passing punishment, Peter Dexter, chair of the magistrate bench, said: "You have got employment now and criminal activity can jeopardise employment.

"This has to be the last time you appear in court."