A SUPERMARKET thief who stole sandwiches, crisps and beer, has been fined by Worcester magistrates.
Jessica Jones, of Williamson Way, Drakes Broughton, promised magistrates her stealing would stop when she appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court on Thursday, (January 19).
The 28-year-old admitted two charges of theft from a shop when they were put to her by the court clerk.
Owen Beale, prosecuting, said Jones stole sandwiches, pasta pots, crisps and a four-pack of Stella lager - in total worth £35 - from Co-op supermarket in Pershore on April 29 last year.
The prosecutor said she then returned to the supermarket a few days later taking two four-packs of Stella, worth £13, on May 3.
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Asked if there was anything she wanted to say Jones, who represented herself, said: "Just sorry - I didn't have any money on me and my children needed feeding."
After deliberations chairman of the magistrates bench, Ian Latimer, announced Jones would be fined £40.
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She was also ordered to pay £48 compensation to Co-op and victim surcharge of £34.
The chairman told her: "You need to stop," to which Jones replied: "Yes, honestly I will."
The defendant offered to pay the total, £122, at a rate of £25 per month, which was accepted by magistrates.
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