Judge issues final warning to recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton
A judge has lambasted a prolific shoplifter and warned her to stop stealing from retailers.
A judge has strongly criticised a repeat shoplifter, expressing frustration with retail crime. The judge told the offender to use her benefit money to feed her children rather than paying reparations for stolen goods. The warning marks a final caution regarding the shoplifting behaviour.
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Judge lambasts recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton, issues final warning
Judge Noel Cocurullo said he'd had enough of retail offenders ripping off businesses.
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Judge lambasts recidivist shoplifter Sharlene Barton, issues final warning
A judge has lambasted a prolific shoplifter, telling her to stop ripping off retailers and use her benefit money to feed her children, rather than paying reparations for stolen goods.