Yates, 47, of Bernard Shaw Street, Dunfermline, who had been stealing from supermarkets day after day, appeared from custody at the city’s sheriff court. On May 9, at the Co-op, Alderston Drive, he stole laundry products and confectionary. On May 23 at Tesco, Winterthur Lane, he stole foodstuffs and alcohol. On May 28, 29, and 30, at Tesco, Winterthur Lane, he stole alcohol and a quantity of razors. The same day at Home Bargains, he stole laundry products and confectionary.