Gambling addict stole items

Gambling addict stole items

A GAMBLING addict was sentenced to 140 hours' unpaid work after admitting stealing items while staying at his victim's home.

Daniel Raisen, 24, of Boswell Grove, Lincoln, pleaded guilty to taking a camera, necklace, fishing equipment and other items worth about £1,675 between January 1 and April 28 this year.

John Mitchell, prosecuting, said: "Mr Raisen and his girlfriend were allowed to stay in the house of her mother's partner because they could not get home because of bad weather.

"When he returned from working away, the homeowner discovered a camera had gone missing."

Mr Mitchell told the court Raisen admitted his gambling problem and was given a second chance but took some more items.

Dale Brownless, mitigating, said Raisen was seeking help for his problems. Magistrates also imposed a 12-month supervision order so Raisen could continue tackling his gambling addiction.