A THIEF who stole clothes, food and alcohol from supermarkets in Andover has been fined.

Samantha North, of Gainsborough Court, Andover, admitted to three counts of theft at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on 20 April.

The court heard that on 6 December North walked into Asda in Anton Mill Road and stole clothes worth £32.50.

On Christmas Eve she then went into Tesco in Weyhill Road and took stock from the shelves.

She returned to Asda on 15 March, this year, and then attempted to steal food and alcohol costing £452.99 but was stopped.

Magistrates were told that the 30-year-old was due in court on 12 April but she failed to appear after being released on bail.

North was ordered to pay £32.50 compensation to Asda and fined £40. She must also pay £20 court costs and £30 victim surcharge.