A woman has avoided jail after stealing alcohol, coats, vacuum cleaners and perfume from stores in Hedge End and Eastleigh.
Becky Blake, 49, was sentenced at Portsmouth Magistrates' Court after pleading guilty to seven shopliftings and a common assault.
The court heard how Blake, of Nessus Street, Portsmouth stole alcohol, coats, vacuum cleaners and perfume.
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The incidents took place at stores in Hedge End and Eastleigh between December 2023 and January 2024.
During one incident she assaulted a shop worker.
On March 8 she was given a community order with a drug rehabilitation requirement and a £100 fine.
She must also complete a rehabilitation activity requirement and pay a £114 victim surcharge.
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