Newbridge woman before Naas Court on shoplifting spree charges

A Newbridge woman appeared before Naas District Court on a spate of shop-lifting charges.

The 29-year-old woman with an address in Newbridge was charged with the theft of a USB flashlight worth €330 from Boots in 2017, a Nicorette inhaler worth €40 and flashlight batteries worth €140.

At TK Maxx in 2017, she was charged with the theft of €260 worth of clothes.

She was charged with the theft of €200 worth of clothes from Penneys in 2014, and that has not been recovered.

Defence Solicitor, Stephen Walsh said: "She is back in full-time employment. She has got a very good Probation Report."

The court heard how at the age of 25 she started taking heroin and that a man led her astray.

She said: "I am clean for a year."

Sgt Brian Jacob told the court how she had seven previous convictions, including road traffic matters, dating back to 2014.

Judge Zaidan ordered that she enter into a 12 months Probation Bond and pay €400, to enter into this bond.