A HORSHAM woman was reprimanded by the magistrate after shoplifting multiple self-care items from a supermarket.
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On Monday, Priscilla Alvanos, 30, appeared at Horsham Magistrates' Court and pleaded guilty to stealing items valuing $43.50.
The court was told on August 27, 2020, Alvanos entered Horsham Coles and filled a trolley with several items, including groceries and cleaning products.
A store manager later told police Alvanos had attracted staff members' attention as she played loud music from her phone speaker.
At 2.20pm, the store manager called Horsham police and said they were concerned Alvanos would leave the store without paying for any of the goods in her trolley, as she was loitering around the exit.
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Police arrived and spoke to Alvanos, who said she was waiting for a friend to transfer money into her bank account as she had overcharged her account earlier in the day.
After the police left the store, Alvanos attempted to leave via the self-serve checkout area until the store manager helped her scan the goods through a staffed register.
Before leaving, the manager asked to see Alvanos' handbag's contents, which contained a container of face wash, night cream, and hair colour.
The court was told Alvanos stated to the manager the items were purchased at Kmart earlier in the day, and she did not have a receipt.
The manager reported the incident to the police at 4pm.
Alvanos was arrested by Horsham police on September 5, and made no admissions to any of the thefts.
Police followed up with the store on September 9 and identified Alvanos on CCTV footage putting the items into her handbag.
Magistrate Tim Walsh dismissed the charges but warned Alvanos about the consequences of re-offending.
"I find the charges proven, but otherwise dismiss it," Mr Walsh said.
"If something like this were to occur again, expect to be punished severely for it."
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