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flag Craig Robertson was sentenced after admitting to a planned burglary at a Spar shop, where he stole wine and pills, claiming he hadn’t received his medication.

flag Craig Robertson, 33, of Appleby, was arrested after calling police ten minutes before breaking into a Spar shop on January 26, 2026, to announce his planned burglary. flag He admitted to stealing a £7 bottle of wine and pills, claiming he had not received his medication. flag Police arrived at 12:30 a.m., finding him at the scene; CCTV and staff confirmed his identity. flag Though he had no prior record of dishonesty, prosecutors noted past alcohol issues. flag Robertson, who expressed remorse and said he had stopped drinking, received a one-year community order, 20 rehabilitation days, a 40-day monitored alcohol abstinence period, and £308 in compensation. flag The shop’s window repair cost £300.

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