There are many forms of Mental Illness, and as we do not know the cause of AWT illness it`s hard to say what form he has. But there is obviously something wrong the physiological effects of stress can effect the way someone functions... There is a big difference between those who steal for to order for profit, desperation to feed you children, and those in the gloom of despondency.
Why did Tesco not pull him the second or third time they so him surely they would have realized what was happening by then??
When he was finally stopped he had spent over £180 on goods, what he had taken came to less than a £5. Does that really sound like someone who was doing it for kicks????
Maybe he should have been prosecuted, but supermarkets often settle for a caution be given along with a ban from their stores.
A statement would have been prepared by his lawyer and maybe in put along with his agent.
This is no way along the lines of Winnona Ryder, Peaches Geldof etc etc etc
Lets not forget to those who are ready to pass judgement, Lady Isobel Barnett was a national TV celebrity from Leicestershire who was convicted of shoplifting. Days later, she committed suicide. I hope history doesn't repeat itself. Antony Worrall Thompson needs help.....
Also shame on the person who leaked the story, I hope the money you received was worth it....