Shop Worker Stashes £4,591! Amber’s Theft Spree Exposed
Amber Sellens, 23, from New Road, Aylesford, was nailed for stealing thousands while on the job. She faced Sevenoaks Magistrates’ Court on 10 January 2022 and pled guilty to multiple theft charges.
Five Theft Charges Totaling Nearly £4,600
- Theft by employee of £1,000 on 26 February 2021
- Theft by employee of £1,079 on 1 March 2021
- Theft by employee of £681 on 2 March 2021
- Theft by employee of £894 on 3 March 2021
- Theft by employee of £937 on 5 March 2021
All incidents occurred in Sevenoaks during a quick five-day stealing spree.
Punishment: Hard Labour and Heavy Fees
The court dealt Amber a tough sentence: 180 hours of unpaid work over the next year. On top of that, she must cough up £1,890 in compensation, plus a £95 surcharge and £85 costs.
This cautionary case sends a clear message to employees thinking of lining their pockets on the sly.