A Wroughton woman has been jailed for 33 weeks after pleading guilty to theft and fraud offences in Swindon town centre.
Kelly Thirkettle, 46, of Wharf Road, appeared at Swindon Magistrates’ Court on Friday 11 September and admitted two counts of theft and fraud by false representation.
She was also wanted on a warrant after failing to comply with an earlier community order.
Thirkettle was arrested in Swindon town centre on Thursday afternoon, 10 September, after police officers spotted her acting suspiciously.
According to Wiltshire Police, officers searched her and found stolen toys and clothing in her possession.
Police also said she had been using the details of a family member to purchase clothes online.
Thirkettle was remanded in custody and appeared before magistrates the following day, where she was sentenced to 33 weeks in prison.
PC Paul Bezzant said: “Officers detained Thirkettle in Swindon town centre yesterday afternoon after she was seen acting suspiciously and a search was conducted.
“She was found in possession of stolen toys and clothing and had been using a family member’s details to purchase clothes online. She was remanded in custody and put before the courts today.”
He added: “Thirkettle is a prolific offender and I am pleased a custodial sentence has been handed to her.
“She has continued to show a total disregard for the law, for people and their property, which is evidenced in her reoffending and failure to comply with a community order.”
