TK Maxx thief Lisa Bradley back in court after two year absence

Lisa Bradley, of Grosvenor Walk, Worcester, tried to steal a throw robe from TK Maxx in the run-up to Christmas last year. 

Mark Hambling, prosecuting, said Bradley went into the High Street store on December 2 putting the robe into a bag for life, before attempting to leave without offering payment.

The prosecutor said: "In interview, she gives officers a full and frank admission to the offence."

THIEF: TK Maxx Lisa Bradley (Image: West Mercia Police)

The prosecutor added, due to the defendant's limited means, there would be no request for compensation. 

Mark Turnbull, defending, said the 52-year-old had a number of convictions. 

But, he said: "You will note the last time she was in court was for theft in May 2021. 

"It is two years since she was last in a courtroom."

Mr Turnbull said Bradley had put her hands up and took full responsibility when the police asked her about the offence.

THEFT: Lisa Bradley stole from TK Maxx (Image: Sam Greenway/Newsquest)

The solicitor said Bradley suffered from a borderline personality disorder for which she took medication, and there was a link between her condition and her stealing. 

Mr Turnbull said at the time of the offence Bradley had built up a tolerance to her medication. 

He added, since then, the defendant had felt more stable following an increase in her medication. 

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Asking Bradley to stand Brent Robinson, chairman of the magistrates bench, said they recognised Bradley had managed to stay out of trouble for two years. 

"It is such a disappointment you have been back in trouble again," the chairman said. 

He told Bradley stealing was not a victimless crime as costs were often passed on to customers. 

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Bradley was fined £40 and ordered to pay costs of £75 and victim surcharge of £18. 

The £131 total was added to the more than £2,000 Bradley already owes the court from past offences, being deducted from her benefits.

The chairman added: "Without wishing to be rude we don't want to see you again."

The case was heard at Worcester magistrates Court on Thursday, (May 4).