Woman sentenced for stealing from unlocked car in Barrow
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 10 Nov, 10:31 · Archive
Michaela Gallagher stole a purse, cash and other items from an unlocked car in Barrow on 29 June.
Michaela Gallagher, 36, took a purse, perfume bottle, locking bolt and £35 in cash from an unlocked car in Barrow on 29 June. She attempted several transactions using the victim's Monzo card, two of which succeeded for £18.15. Captured on Ring doorbell footage, Gallagher was arrested. She also stole another victim's phone containing a bank card on Greengate Street in Barrow on 30 May, attempting to use it to buy tobacco, though the transaction was declined.
Gallagher, who has 31 previous convictions for 82 offences, pleaded guilty to theft and two counts of fraud by false representation. Her solicitor, Trystan Roberts, told South Cumbria Magistrates' Court that she was released from a prison term in early September having served since July. He said her time in custody brought benefits: she has not been arrested since, has reduced her methadone prescription, no longer uses illicit drugs, and is now expecting a child whilst living with her partner, whom the court heard was having a positive influence on her.
Magistrates sentenced Gallagher to a 12-month community order with a probation requirement.
How it is being reported
- Woman who stole cards and cash from unlocked car now a 'very different defendant'A WOMAN who stole items from an unlocked vehicle is now a 'very different defendant' and is expecting a child, a court heard.Westmorland Gazette · 10 Nov, 10:09
- Woman who stole cards and cash from unlocked car now a 'very different defendant'A WOMAN who stole items from an unlocked vehicle is now a 'very different defendant' and is expecting a child, a court heard.NW Evening Mail · 10 Nov, 06:00
In this story: Michaela Gallagher · Barrow · South Cumbria Magistrates' Court · Trystan Roberts
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