Prolific shoplifter stole £4,000-worth of goods during six week-long crime spreeTara Ellis targeted TK Maxx, Next and Victoria's Secret in Cramlington and Wallsend and, on one occasion, stole from the same store four times in one dayView Image Next in Silverlink (Image: Newcastle Chronicle)A serial thief stole more than £4,000-worth of handbags, purses, creams and socks during a six-week-long shoplifting spree. Tara Ellis had racked-up debts after splurging money on drugs, alcohol and gambling and she decided she needed a quick cash fix. In total, the learner driver made-off with £4.033.39-worth of goods and drove away from each of the crime scenes. ‌The court heard that Ellis had 109 offences on her record but had only been in trouble once since 2016. Here's more information about what this means and how to do it - you can also do it straight away by clicking here .

Source: Daily Mirror February 25, 2026 12:22 UTC