Two men have admitted in court to stealing food items from Massy supermarkets in separate incidents earlier this month.

O’brian David Barnes, 42, who was listed as having no fixed place of abode, pleaded guilty to stealing a bottle of water, Ribena, Gatorade, soda, snacks and other items totalling $67.81 from Massy Warrens last Thursday.

Prosecutor Sergeant Gazelda Knight told the District ‘A’ Traffic Court that Barnes walked through the aisles and picked up the items, placing them in a small backpack. He approached the cashier with a small soft drink in his hand, paid for it and then attempted to leave the store. He was stopped by security guards and searched and the items were found. Police were contacted and he was arrested.