A 38-year-old woman from Southampton has been sentenced after admitting to two counts of shoplifting.

Helen Majorie Leahy, of Millbrook Road West, pleaded guilty to the offences when she appeared at Southampton Magistrates’ Court on Monday 28 April.

She was sentenced at the same court last Friday (27 June).

It followed thefts from One Stop, Portsmouth Road, Bursledon on Saturday 15 February and Thursday 20 February

Leahy received an 18-month community order, with 25 rehabilitation activity requirement days.

She has also been ordered to pay a total of £520 in compensation.

If you are a shop owner or staff member, please continue to report any shopliftings to us.

You can do this by calling 101, or by reporting online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website.

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You can also contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or via the below link;

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With your information, we can take action, including arresting and charging suspects and convicting offenders at court.