Mansfield chocolate thief faces trial in October

A Mansfield woman who stole 28 bars of chocolate from Poundland must wait until October before she is sentenced.
Mansfield Magistrates CourtMansfield Magistrates Court
Mansfield Magistrates Court

Ella Irene Pickaver, 36, of Shireoaks Court, admitted the theft of £28 worth of chocolate on June 24, when she appeared before magistrates on Wednesday.

Simon Greaves, mitigating, said: “This offence occurred at a time when she was in real financial difficulties. She committed this offence to raise funds for her day-to-day living.”

Sentencing was adjourned until October 17 to tie in with other matters at a trial and Pickaver was released on unconditional bail.