Woman Steals from Tesco with Brother Waiting in Disabled Bay

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A woman was caught stealing from a Tesco Express store in Leicester after an employee witnessed her putting groceries into her own bag. Amy Badger, 37, of Linney Road, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, plead guilty to theft from a shop and was given a conditional discharge for 18 months. The incident occurred on February 1, when Badger entered the store with her own bags and put groceries into her basket, then transferred them into her bag while walking out of the shop.

Key Takeaways:

  • Amy Badger stole items worth just over £114 from a Tesco Express store in Leicester on February 1.
  • The employee witnessed Badger putting groceries into her own bag, indicating a degree of planning.
  • Badger's brother was waiting in a disabled bay outside the store with the engine running, attempting to drive her away.
  • Badger received a conditional caution for shoplifting in November, indicating a history of similar offenses.
  • Badger was on medication for issues with her mental health and was facing difficulties with her children living with their father.
  • Badger was given a conditional discharge for 18 months and ordered to pay Tesco £114.35 in compensation, £85 court costs, and a £26 victim surcharge.

Statistics:

  • £114.35: The total amount of compensation Badger was ordered to pay to Tesco.
  • £85: The total amount of court costs Badger was ordered to pay.
  • £26: The total amount of the victim surcharge Badger was ordered to pay.
  • 18 months: The length of the conditional discharge imposed on Badger.
  • 3 years: The amount of time Badger's children had been living with their father, causing difficulties for Badger.

Sources:

  • "Tesco shop theft: Woman arrested after car waited outside�" - The Leicester Mercury, February 1.