Thief and ex-lover caught stealing
A woman became involved in crime after asking her former boyfriend to come and stay a court was told.
Suzanne Booker, 26, of Boothroyden, North Shore, pleaded guilty to theft.
She was given a 12 months conditional discharge and ordered to pay £30 compensation with £85 costs plus £15 victims’ surcharge by Blackpool magistrates.
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Hide AdAndrew Robinson, prosecuting, said Booker was seen going in the Wilko shop, Talbot Road, Blackpool, on January 11, with a man and taking items. They returned later the same day and she was apprehended after trying to steal more. Washing liquid valued at £70 had been taken.
Mitch Sarangi, defending, said Booker had moved to Blackpool to make a fresh start. She then invited her ex to come to the resort to stay. Booker, who had a drugs problem, was now on a supervised methadone prescription.