Stealing a power drill earnt a Dagenham man a court appearance and a £365 bill.
Donovan Myrie, 22, of Lichfield Road, stole the Makita drill, worth £150, on November 5. It belonged to Jack Turner.
Myrie, who appeared before Barkingside magistrates on February 17, was fined £110 and told to pay £150 compensation, £85 costs and a £20 victim surcharge.
He pleaded guilty.
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