A serial thief has been banned from wearing wigs in shops as she was jailed over a shoplifting spree.
Rachael Cole, 44, stole goods worth £964 from shops in Hook and Liphook in Hampshire between 10 November and 1 December.
The defendant, of Warren Close, in Whitehill, Hampshire, admitted four counts of theft at Basingstoke Magistrates’ Court and was jailed for 36 weeks.
Cole was also made subject to a criminal behaviour order, which prohibits her from wearing a hairpiece or face covering in a shop.
The measure was imposed after she wore a wig to disguise herself as she stole seven bags of dog food from Sainsbury’s in Liphook.
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She has also been banned from all UK Sainsbury’s and Tesco stores, as well as the B&M store in Bordon.
Cole has also been ordered to place any items for purchase in a basket or trolley and show she has the money to make a payment if requested.
She must also leave premises in Hampshire and Surrey if requested.
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Inspector Matt Wake, of Hampshire Constabulary, said: “Cole repeatedly and brazenly steals from local businesses, even going as far as to making a poor attempt at disguising herself with a wig to try and deceive police and shop owners.
“Once she’s served her prison sentence, she will face a number of very strict conditions that prohibit her behaviour.
“If she fails to comply, she will be arrested and brought before the courts once more.”
