‘Prolific shoplifter’ in Worksop handed prison sentence

A Worksop woman has been given a prison sentence after shoplifting from shops across Bassetlaw.
Kirsty Hamilton
By Kirsty Hamilton
Published 1st Jun 2022, 22:18 BST
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Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick, aged 49, of Rayton Spur, was handed a 16-week custodial sentence when she attended court on May 25, after being charged with a total of six shop thefts.

Fitzpatrick was arrested by Worksop town centre Beat manager police constable Eoin Wilson, after he spotted her whilst out on patrol.

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PC Wilson said: "Fitzpatrick is a prolific shoplifter who continues to target businesses in Bassetlaw at an alarming rate.

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Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick, of Rayton Spur, Worksop, has been handed a 16-week prison sentence.Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick, of Rayton Spur, Worksop, has been handed a 16-week prison sentence.
Ann-Marie Fitzpatrick, of Rayton Spur, Worksop, has been handed a 16-week prison sentence.

"I am glad the courts have given her a custodial sentence of 16 weeks, hopefully when she is released she will change her ways."

Fitzpatrick was also ordered to pay compensation to the respective stores.