In what the judge called a “sad case”, Louise Roberts was driven to a life of shoplifting to help feed her spiralling addiction. The 38-year-old stolen hundreds of pounds worth of items from shops in Crossgates, Seacroft, Swarcliffe and The Springs. She hit Co-op, The Works, One Stop, Next, Morrisons, Poundland and TK Maxx, through February and March. Among the items taken were chocolate, coffee, fabric softener, detergent and clothing. Appearing in Leeds Crown Court via video link from HMP... Read this story