Woman who stole from jeweller's given suspended jail term
A woman who stole rings, gold and cash from Van Scoy jewellers in Portadown has been given a suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay compensation of £5,000.
Rebecca Woodhall (44), of Dobbin Road, Richhill, appeared at Craigavon Crown Court today (Friday).
She had originally denied the charges but in November 2016 changed her pleas to guilty.
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Hide AdShe admitted stealing three rings and a quantity of cash on May 20, 2014 as well as scrap gold on dates between May 1 and May 31, 2014. She further admitted stealing jewellery to the value of £900 or thereabouts on May 24, 2014.
The defendant was sentenced to one year in prison on each count, suspended for three years.