Michael James Leigh Rooney is due to stand trial on Monday at Furness Magistrates’ Court.
Rooney, of Church Street, Barrow, is jointly charged with theft, including theft by finding, with two others.
It is alleged they stole a barrel of beer to the value of £71.99 belonging to Booker Cash & Carry.
The defendant denies the offence said to have taken place on May 22.
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