Buckland woman jailed for shoplifting around £2,200 worth of goods from 8 stores

​A WOMAN has been jailed after being caught shoplifting at eight different stores.
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Portsmouth magistrates jailed Rosie Marsh, 30, for 26 weeks for shoplifting between August and last month despite being handed a suspended sentence in January.

Marsh, of George Street, Buckland, stole nearly £2,200 worth of chocolate, air fresheners, coffee, milk, meat, LOL toys and toiletries.

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She stole the goods between July and November last year, and then between May and October this year.

Co-op in Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth. Picture: GoogleCo-op in Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth. Picture: Google
Co-op in Francis Avenue, Southsea, Portsmouth. Picture: Google

Marsh was sentenced last week after she admitted five charges of shoplifting and breaching a suspended sentence for seven thefts, assault by beating and failing to surrender.

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She jointly took £400 of chocolate and items from Co-op in Francis Avenue, Southsea, on September 16, October 5 and 12, and £200 worth of air fresheners and Nicorette products at Savers in Fratton on May 2.

She also admitted jointly stealing £622.60 worth of goods at Co-op in Twyford Avenue, Stamshaw, on August 29.

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