Derry man remanded on theft and driving charges
A man who appeared in court on theft and driving charges has been remanded in custody at Derry Magistrate's Court today.
Bernard Cooke (30) of Cornshell Fields in Derry admitted a charge of the theft of razor blades valued at £240 on November 28.
He was also charged with stealing items from a local shop valued at almost £20 on October 18.
He was also charged with driving while disqualified on the same date.
The court heard that police were called after a man, Cooke, and a female entered the Home Bargains shop and placed items in a bag and left.
This was captured by CCTV and the pair were seen getting into a vehicle and driving off.
As a result police attended an address in Omagh and the court heard that they recovered more than £1,000 worth of stolen goods.
The court heard that police were called to Superdrug in Ferryquay Street on November 28 after staff recognised Cooke as someone who had committed a theft there previously.
He was seen placing blades valued at £240 in a bag and then leave the shop.
As the alarm did not go off it was believed that the bag was foil lined.
Bail was opposed due to the risk of re-offending as the defendant has 44 previous convictions.
Defence solicitor Seamus Quigley said that his client was aware police were looking for him.
Deputy District Judge John Connolly said that Cooke was not a suitable candidate for bail and remanded him in custody to appear again on January 5.