An Isle of Wight woman has appeared in court over the theft of a sandwich and snack worth just £5.35.
Donna Moore, of Fort Street in Sandown, appeared before the IW Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, September 22.
The 46-year-old admitted theft from a shop.
Prosecutor Serena Edwards said Moore entered the Co-op on Sandown High Street and placed a sandwich and snack, worth a combined £5.35, into her coat pocket.
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She concealed the items before leaving the shop without paying.
The court heard Moore had a number of previous convictions but had not appeared before magistrates since September 2024.
Defending, Eva Ford said her client had been experiencing financial difficulties at the time of the offence.
She said Moore had taken the sandwich and snack because she needed something to eat.
Magistrates handed Moore a 12-month conditional discharge.
She was ordered to pay £85 in court costs and a £26 victim surcharge.
Moore must also pay £5.35 compensation to Co-op for the stolen goods.
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