A WOMAN has been jailed after she stole alcohol worth hundreds of pounds during a shoplifting spree at supermarkets.
Zoe Russell targeted Tesco and Morrisons stores in Newport and was described as a “prolific offender” at the city’s magistrates' court.
She stole alcohol worth £72.90 from Tesco on August 29, £180.60 of booze from Morrisons on October 2, and food, alcohol and cleaning products valued at £292.95 from Tesco on October 12.
Russell, 32, of Thornbury Park, Rogerstone, Newport pleaded guilty to three counts of theft.
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The offences took place whilst she was the subject of a suspended sentence for similar matters.
She was locked up for 16 weeks and ordered to pay compensation and costs on her release from prison.
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