Suspended jail term for Tyrone woman who stole items from Nike store by putting them in a 'suitcase'
A woman admitted stealing items worth £129 from the Nike store at The Junction shopping centre in Antrim town.
Martina McDonagh (35), with an address listed as Sydney Lane in Aughnacloy, also obstructed a police officer. The charges relate to July 25/26 last year.
Antrim Magistrates Court, sitting in Ballymena on Tuesday, was told the defendant put a £59 pair of Air Max trainers and a £70 jacket "into a suitcase".
CCTV showed her getting into a vehicle which was later stopped by police. She gave a false name. The trainers were recovered but not the jacket, a prosecutor said.
A defence barrister said at the time the defendant was not receiving benefits and had no money.
District Judge Nigel Broderick said the defendant had a "short but relevant record" and handed down a three months prison term, suspended for two years, along with a £100 fine.
The defendant was also ordered to pay £70 compensation for the item not recovered.