Northampton shoplifter picks 12 weeks in prison over court order

Woman took coat from Superdry and Primark cardigans
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 3rd Aug 2021, 11:18 BST
Updated 3rd Aug 2021, 11:18 BST
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A Northampton shoplifter chose 12 weeks in prison over a community order after admitting thefts from two town centre fashion stores.

Miranda Faith Gaisford, aged 34, pleaded guilty at a hearing last October to stealing a Superdry coat worth £89.99 and two cardigans from Primark in the Grosvenor Centre.

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Documents from Northampton Magistrates Court showed Gaisford, of Bostock Avenue in the town, failed to express willingness to comply with a proposed community order and had a flagrant disregard for court orders.

Gaisford pleaded guilty to stealing from Primark and SuperdryGaisford pleaded guilty to stealing from Primark and Superdry
Gaisford pleaded guilty to stealing from Primark and Superdry

So magistrates jailed her for a total of six weeks for the offences plus another six weeks for failing to show up for a previous court appearance.

She was also ordered to pay a total of £213 prosecution costs and a surcharge to fund victim services.