Cork woman who went on shoplifting 'crime spree' around city stores is jailed

Accused has been caught shoplifting 172 times, court told

Accused stole two bottles of alcohol valued at €67 from Tesco on Paul Street and grabbed manager by the wrist as she was trying to retrieve the second bottle, court heard. Picture Denis Minihane.

A 36-year-old woman who was caught shoplifting 172 times has been jailed for nine months for yet another crime spree in Cork City.

Judge Mary Dorgan imposed that sentence on Margaret Deasy, of Cork Simon Community, at Cork District Court.