Floor firm boss stole £2,000 of company cash
The manager of a Wolverhampton flooring firm stole more than £2,000 of company cash because he was saddled with debt, a court heard.
Mandeep Bahden took money out of the till and didn't record takings at Floors-2-Go in Fox's Lane, Wolverhampton Magistrates Court was told.
Mr Mark Cooper, prosecuting, said the 29-year-old stole a total of £2,300 over a four-week period in March this year.
His behaviour was exposed following an internal investigation by the firm's head of loss prevention, the prosecutor added.
The court heard that Bahden was of previously good character, but had taken the money to try and pay off a debt of £11,500.
"It was one pay day loan, and then another," said Ms Katherine Maynereid, defending.
"Immediately when he was asked about the money by his employer, he accepted responsibly. He did not try to cover his tracks."
The court was told that Bahden is due to start work in a sales position later this month on an initial income of £1,000 per month.
"Despite his new employment he will always have trouble gaining a job in the future," added Ms Maynereid.
"He is very ashamed and remorseful."
Bahden, of Vicarage Road, Wolverhampton, admitted theft by employee. He was ordered to do 80 hours of unpaid work and pay compensation of £1,615.76.
He was also told to pay a victim surcharge of £60 and costs of £85.
Chair of the bench Mrs Claire Brentnall said: "This is a serious amount of money taken in breach of trust of your employer."
