Working the night shift in a call centre, Michael Campbell thought no one would mind if he helped himself to a biscuit tin in the office. However, the £7 Marks & Spencer selection box belonged to colleague Pamela Harrison, who on returning to work the following day realised her shortbreads had been taken.
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- French police raid drug and money-laundering gang bust linked to English Premier League
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- Sweet 15: Unseen pictures of Angelina Jolie as a teenage model Before she was famous, the actress poses in 19-year-old picture
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