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Story summary
- The 17-year-old boy pleaded guilty to stealing nearly £140,000 from Boots and Holland & Barrett in London over two years.
- He admitted to 15 theft counts at Boots and four at Holland & Barrett.
- Prosecutor Edward Kalber urged Crown Court, and the court heard he was 'shocked' by his grandfather's warning.
- His mother described him as 'easily influenced' and hopeful for change, and sentencing is set for May 7.
