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Lurgan woman to be sentenced for attempting to shoplift in order to fuel drug addiction

Craigavon Court

A woman with a Lurgan address is due to be sentenced for attempted shoplifting.

Margaret McGovern (34), of Derry Lodge Manor, attempted to steal goods worth £66 from Gordon’s Chemist on March 18 last year.

On April 4, 2025, she attempted to steal goods worth £84 from Tesco.

Sentencing had been deferred from last summer.

The case had been adjourned until Friday but the defendant was not in attendance.

A defence barrister said the incidents were connected to the defendant’s drug addiction.

The case, at Craigavon Magistrates’ Court, has now been further adjourned to January 9.

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