Yellowknife (Mar 02/05) - A drug addicted man who stole a hotdog and tried unsuccessfully to shoplift a 60-ounce bottle of vodka was sentenced to five months in jail Friday.

In addition to those crimes, Robert Laliberte pleaded guilty to six other charges, including possession of crack cocaine, assault and possession of stolen goods, during a hearing in territorial court.

"This has not been a good run for you," said chief judge Brian Bruser.

Laliberte's crime binge began in March, when he was involved in the theft of several DVDs and video games from the home of an acquaintance.

In October, Laliberte was busted trying to smuggle a 60-ounce bottle of vodka from the downtown liquor store.

The 22-year-old also admitted to eating a hotdog - without paying - at a downtown convenience store in October.

When a store employee tried to prevent Laliberte from leaving, he shoved her to the ground.

Laliberte also pleaded guilty to possession of two rocks of crack cocaine in mid-October and skipping a court appearance during which he was originally scheduled to be sentenced.

Laliberte said he has struggled with drug and alcohol addictions for several years, which is the main reason for his lengthy criminal record.

"I have a serious problem," said Laliberte.

"But I know that is not an excuse."