A BURNLEY metal thief has been given 12 months probation supervision by Pennine magistrates.
Ronnie Joseph Yates, 38, of Leyland Road, Bank Hall, admitted to stealing a boiler and radiator with pipes, worth £814, belonging to Michael Grierson, between December 22 and 24 last year.
Yates was also ordered to pay Mr Grierson £500 in compensation and carry out 80 hours of community service over the next 12 months. No court costs or victim surcharge were imposed.
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