Notorious shoplifter took knife into Southsea store and stole goods worth almost £600

By Steve Deeks

Published 21st Apr 2023, 11:29 BST

Updated 21st Apr 2023, 12:57 BST

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A notorious shoplifter who took a knife into a Southsea store admitted stealing goods worth almost £600 from Portsmouth shops in a series of incidents.

Tamara Cassidy, 36, of St Michael’s Road in Southsea admitted five counts of theft and one count of possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place, and a single charge of possessing a Class B drug when appearing at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court.

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The charges relate to four incidents of shoplifting between February 16 and February 19 in which almost £500 worth of goods were taken from the Co-op store on New Road.

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

Portsmouth Magistrates' Court Picture: Chris Moorhouse

The charges also relate to an incident on February 5 in which £91.34 worth of products were taken from Sainsbury’s on Albert Road. The final incident on April 2 saw Cassidy take a knife into Co-op store on Great Southsea Street.

Cassidy was remanded into custody and will now appear at Portsmouth Court Court on Wednesday, April 27 for sentence.

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