A SHOPLIFTER who threatened to burn down a Primark in Harlow has pleaded guilty to a string of offences reports the Northants Telegraph.

Stevie Bear, from Kittwake Close, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, was caught stealing from the Harlow store in July 2024.

He subsequently appeared before the court charged with two counts of theft of items totalling £492 as well as assault by beating of a police officer and threatening to burn down the shop.

After the 44-year-old pleaded guilty, magistrates ordered him not to go to Harlow Primark while he awaits sentence, which will take place at Northampton Magistrates’ Court next week.