Woman could not remember burgling house as she was 'high at the time'
A FEMALE burglar and heroin addict has been jailed for two burglaries – one of which she claimed not to remember because she was so high on drink and drugs.
Stacey Ford, 23, of Tunnard Street, was jailed for 15 months at Grimsby Crown Court after admitting the two offences.
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Prosecuting, Simon Waley told the court that on August 14, between 12am and 7am, Ford entered a Grafton Street property by smashing the window with a claw hammer then stole a television and a mobile phone
Then, in September, while she was aware that police were looking for her, she visited a house in Hildyard Street but the resident’s dog ran outside when she opened the door.
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While the resident was chasing the dog, Ford went into the bedroom and stole an iPhone that was on the bed.
Heroin addict Ford handed herself in and admitted to selling the phone and TV from the first burglary.
However, Mr Waley told the court: “She didn’t remember her actions on the second evening, but told police that if she did steal the phone, she probably would have sold it.”
Mitigating, Michael Culshaw said: “She has attended knowing that you will impose a custodial sentence, but heroin has become such a problem that a period of detention might actually work in her favour.”
Judge Kate Buckingham said: “I hope you take this opportunity to try to get the help you need.”
Comments
by snowbird22
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 9:09AM
“At least that's another scumbag off the streets for a short while!”
by THEAPPLE
Tuesday, October 23 2012, 8:58AM
“Right mr Jack,my tongue was firmly in my cheek also,and yes ,if not liking people who break the law is being sour and or bitter then guilty,and if youve ever had three idiots break into your house and try to murder you in your bed ,because they'd got the wrong house,you may feel as strongly as I do,you claim the original comment to be tongue in cheek,..how do you know,and after reading some of the comment that appear on these articles you will be aware that there are many who would have been serious in there defence of the criminal class”
by TalkingSense9
Monday, October 22 2012, 4:24PM
“It's obviously not her fault if she can't remember it! And she's only 23 bless her. She'll get the help she needs in prison. (Probably from Helga the attractive lifer!)”
by Seahunter_1
Monday, October 22 2012, 4:02PM
“With any luck the next time Ms Ford is 'out of her skull' on drink/drugs she'll not remember to breath for at least a couple of hours..”
by jack_knife
Monday, October 22 2012, 3:44PM
“APPLE,
I think that Nadine's comment was meant to be "tongue in cheek."
You must be a 'sour/bitter APPLE." lol. Looking at most of your posts, you ARE.”
by Saw-Doctor
Monday, October 22 2012, 2:31PM
“She'll make a great role model to the future illegitimates she'll raise at the expense of the tax payer......”
by THEAPPLE
Monday, October 22 2012, 1:28PM
“Oh yes,nade, Im always breaking in to peoples houses to steal and can never remember cos I,m out of me skull on drugs like you and all the people you know”
by NortyNadine
Monday, October 22 2012, 12:48PM
“C'mon, be honest, who's not been in the same position? Poor lamb.”