Kirkcaldy woman stole £1200 of perfume from Debenhams


Teri Docherty, 31, of East March Street, Kirkcaldy, appeared from custody at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.
She admitted that on April 6 at Debenhams, Kingsgate Centre, she stole a quantity of perfume.
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Hide AdDepute fiscal Azrah Yousaf told the court, “At 12.50pm the accused was observed on CCTV by staff at the store.
“She was seen putting perfume into a black bag then leaving the store without paying for the goods before being apprehended.”
It was then discovered Docherty had stolen eleven bottles of perfume with a total value of £1195.50.
Defence solicitor James McMackin said his client is a heroin addict adding, “That’s why she was stealing.”
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Hide AdHe added, “She’s desperate to tackle this problem which is getting the better of her.”
Sheriff Pino di Emidio called for reports and a drug treatment and testing order assessment.
Bail was granted with the condition that Docherty does not return to Debehhams.
She will be sentenced on May 1.