Drug addict with more than 100 previous convictions went on pre-Christmas shoplifting spree
A drug addict from Derry / Londonderry with more than 100 previous convictions committed a pre-Christmas shoplifting spree in Ballymena, a court has heard.
Cheyenne Hazlett (22), of Lisnavar Court, admitted four thefts and possession of diazepam and pregabalin.
On December 6 last year she took perfume and other items worth £100 from Camerons shop; £83 worth of items from Menarys shop; £53 worth of goods from Woodside's Pharmacy and £19 worth of items from Savers.
She appeared at Ballymena Magistrates' Court on Thursday via video link from prison.
A defence barrister said the defendant had "struggled with drug misuse" but has "engaged well" with addictions counselling in jail and has detoxed.
The defendant was given a five months jail term.