Woman assaulted shop worker during shoplifting episode

A shoplifter who had a compartment in her apron for concealing stolen goods assaulted a shopkeeper during a theft, but yesterday she only pleaded guilty to the crimes so that she could get out of jail.

Insp John Deasy said the crimes were committed at Wedlinka on Cornmarket St, Cork City, on August 3, 2013.

The accused, Rozalia Muntean, of 21 Vicar St, Cork, had a compartment in an apron on her skirt adapted for the purpose of concealing stolen property.