A MAN from Basingstoke who stole dried baby milk and food from a shop has been ordered to comply with a community order.

John Wagstaff, of Sunnymead, on April 24, stole food items and dried baby milk costing £78.60 belonging to One Stop in Oakley.

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On April 15 the 41-year-old also stole food items belonging to the same store costing £63.20.

During a hearing held at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court on July 6, he was ordered to comply with a community order after previously pleaded guilty to the theft offences, including taking part in drug rehabilitation reviews for nine months.