Paul Atkinson, a 59-year-old employee at Poundland in Kendal, pleaded guilty to theft by an employee. The theft involved £2,000 taken from the store during his employment.
Atkinson appeared at South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on February 28th, 2026. The court heard that the theft occurred between December 1st, 2024, and February 12th, 2025.
Sentencing was adjourned to allow a pre-sentence report to be prepared. Atkinson is due to be sentenced on April 2.
Details of the Theft
The theft took place over a period of just over two months. Atkinson was employed at the Kendal Poundland store during this time.
The total amount stolen was £2,000. The case was brought to court after the theft was discovered.
Court Proceedings
Atkinson appeared before South Cumbria Magistrates’ Court on February 28. He pleaded guilty to one count of theft by employee.
The magistrates decided to postpone sentencing to gather more information through a probation pre-sentence report.
Next Steps
Paul Atkinson is scheduled to return to court on April 2nd for sentencing. The pre-sentence report will help the court decide the appropriate penalty.
The case highlights the legal consequences of theft within the workplace.
