Prolific thief jailed
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A thief who repeatedly targeted businesses across County Durham has been jailed.
Georgia Little stole hundreds of pounds worth of goods from shops across Ferryhill, Spennymoor, Willington, Chilton, Newton Aycliffe, and Gilesgate over recent months.
The 28-year-old was arrested by officers from Ferryhill Neighbourhood Team and charged with 19 offences of theft, assault by beating and breaking bail conditions.
Little, of no fixed abode, was put before Newton Aycliffe Magistrates’ Court on Monday (October 19) where she pleaded guilty to all offences.
She was sentenced to 12 weeks in prison and ordered to pay the victim she assaulted £100 in compensation.
Sergeant Alisha Meldrum, of Ferryhill Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “As the new neighbourhood policing sergeant, I am very proud and impressed with the hard work conducted by the team securing the arrest, charge and remand of one of our most prolific shoplifters, Little.
“I hope the custodial sentence imposed offers some respite for local business that have suffered significant financial loss because of her offending.
“We will continue relentlessly perusing these individuals causing a negative impact on our communities.”