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flag A former lecturer was banned from Sainsbury's and given a suspended jail sentence for stealing over £11,900 in goods.

flag Pauline Marta Al Said, a 35-year-old former criminology lecturer now working as a life coach, was banned from all Sainsbury's stores in England and Wales for 18 months after stealing over £11,900 in goods between January 2024 and May 2025. flag She admitted to stealing food, alcohol, clothing, electronics, and other items across multiple locations, often hiding alcohol under other goods in a trolley. flag The court heard the thefts were likely for drugs, and she also stole from a Waitrose and two Sainsbury's stores, including £2,200 from one in Hook. flag With prior convictions for theft, drug driving, and weapon possession, she was on bail during some offenses. flag At Southampton Crown Court, she received a 44-week prison sentence suspended for 18 months, was ordered to complete 20 rehabilitation days, 100 hours of unpaid work, and pay £1,800 in compensation. flag Her legal team said she has turned her life around and wants to leave Southampton due to negative experiences.

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