Sweet-toothed Japan thief nabbed after ice cream binge

Yasuhiro Wakashima, 51, is accused of gobbling down over 250 desserts during more than 40 incidents since 2013, Tokyo police say. - AFP/file

Tokyo (AFP) - A hapless Japanese thief has got himself into a sticky spot with police after being arrested for breaking into offices and raiding refrigerators to binge on sweet treats.

Yasuhiro Wakashima, 51, is accused of gobbling down over 250 desserts during more than 40 incidents since 2013 -- with ice cream, chocolate and puddings top of his wish list, Tokyo police said on Tuesday.