A CHEPSTOW man will learn his fate in the New Year, after admitting to a series of theft offences.

Leroy Mills, 43, of Somerset Way, Bulwark, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to four charges of theft from shops in the Monmouthshire area.

The first offence occurred on October 25 where Mills stole food and drink items from Caldicot’s Co-Op Stores, worth £60.

Four days later, he stole meat products from Tesco in Chepstow, worth £174.95.

On October 31, Mills again stole food and drink items, this time from Chepstow’s B&M Bargains, worth £10.

His most recent offence occurred on November 5, where he stole confectionery from Chepstow’s Poundland worth £65.

Mills’ sentence was deferred until January 19.

In the meantime, he must not reoffend, and he must co-operate with both probation and Gwent Drug and Alcohol Service (GDAS).