Telford Magistrates’ Court heard that Andreea Tobosaru and Ionuț Bucurescu stole various health and beauty items, Nicorette products and razors, in three separate raids on Morrisons in Telford.

They disputed the value of the goods taken on August 5 after the prosecution claimed it was valued at £735 when they took toothbrushes, brush heads and razors. They also shoplifted on July 2 and August 15.

Victoria Maher, prosecuting at Telford on Tuesday, said the pair made no attempt to pay and offered no explanation for their actions.

She added that they had a “history of dishonest offences”, had made attempts to hide assets and there had been some degree of planning.