A shoplifter who stole from a supermarket more than 10 times - despite being banned from the store - has been jailed.

Shelley Earnshaw, from Sittingbourne, had previously been told she could not enter certain shops in the area with a bag unless it was clear, in a bid to prevent her thieving

But the 31-year-old targeted Morrisons in Milton Regis High Street on more than 10 occasions between Sunday, December 29 and Saturday, January 11.

She stole meat, cheese and alcohol, as well as household and hygiene products worth more than £850.

In September, a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) was issued after she was sentenced to 100 days’ imprisonment.

She had previously taken laundry, toiletry items and meat products totalling £264 from the Morrisons branch and Co-op in Aspen Drive, Sheerness.

The CBO prevented her from entering several specific shops in Swale for three years.

It required her not to act in a way that causes distress to staff or the public and forbid her from entering a store with a bag unless it was clear, or a small clutch handbag.

Earnshaw was arrested on Saturday (January 11) and faced 22 charges related to theft and breaches of her CBO.

She pleaded guilty to all charges before magistrates on Monday (January 13) and was immediately sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment.

Chief Inspector Vanessa Foster said: “Earnshaw showed complete contempt for the court order to which she is subject, which is in place to protect businesses and the local community.

“I am pleased that a custodial sentence has been imposed and hope that this sends out a clear message.

“We will not tolerate shoplifting, which is never a victimless crime, and will always strive to bring offenders to justice.”