Gran admits stealing food

GRANDMOTHER Jean Sturgess has been handed a community order after she stole from a shop.

The 54-year-old stole food and clothing from Tesco, Longton, on December 5, North Staffordshire magistrates heard yesterday.

Prosecutor Andrew Bodger said a security officer saw Sturgess enter the store with a trolley containing several of her own shopping bags.

He watched as Sturgess placed some items in the trolley and some in her bags. She then scanned items in the trolley but left without paying for the items in her bags.

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The stolen goods, worth £28.65, were recovered.

Sturgess, of Burnham Street, Fenton, pleaded guilty to theft. Magistrates sentenced Sturgess to a 12 month community order with supervision and 16 sessions at Chepstow House, Hanley, which aims to help women get their lives back on track. She must also pay £85 costs and a £60 surcharge.