Blackburn Magistrates Court heard Greenlynch Dean left with more than £2,000 worth of property, including chocolate, meat, groceries, clothing, biscuits and containers of LuluPak butter.
He never returned items, although he was occasionally challenged by staff and was always polite and respectful, the court heard.
Green-Lynch, 32, of Moorgate Street, Blackburn, pleaded guilty to 32 counts of theft.
He was sentenced to six weeks in prison, suspended for 18 months, required to complete 12 days of rehabilitation work and 80 hours of unpaid work.
He was banned from entering Sainsbury’s in Preston Old Road, Blackburn’s Co-op and Tesco Express in Livesey Branch Road and the One Stop Shop in Brother Street for two years for the criminal offense. became the subject of an order.
Deputy District Judge Laura Nash said Mr Green-Lynch appeared to be at a crossroads, having spent three weeks in a Category A prison awaiting sentencing.
“I don’t think it was easy for you,” she said.
“I hope this article gives you some insight into what your life will be like if you continue to commit crimes. I wish you the best of luck.”
Graham Tindall, prosecuting, said Greenlynch became well known for the shops he continued to rob.
“He’s not mean when you confront him, but he won’t give you his property back,” Tyndall said.
Peter King said his three weeks at Liverpool Prison was his first time in custody.
“He finds it very difficult,” King said.
He said his client had no drug abuse or gambling problems.
At the time of the crime, he was in debt for damaging his motorcycle.
“He became desperate and started stealing to try to take care of himself,” King said.
“He causes no problems for staff and can only be described as a polite thief.”