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An Edmonton police officer has admitted to professional misconduct after twice walking out of grocery stores without paying for his meals.

The constable was charged with two counts of theft under $5,000 after walking out of two Safeway stores — in Terra Losa and Westmount — with deli food which he had not purchased.

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A loss prevention officer who stopped the officer on March 23, 2016, said he had walked out with an order of chicken tenders and a Fresca valued at about $4.55.

The charges were later withdrawn after the constable completed an “alternative measures” program. In addition to the theft charges, he was charged with two counts of discreditable conduct and one count of insubordination under the Police Act, which governs the conduct of police officers.

During a disciplinary hearing, the officer claimed he had no memory of what happened due to severe anxiety issues.

The constable, who joined the service on Feb. 9, 2004, and has no prior disciplinary record, is not named in the Dec. 13 disciplinary decision.