Hamilton shoplifter jailed for 21 months after repeated offending

NZ HeraldRNZWaikato TimesTuesday 10 June 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated

In this story Noel Cocurullo, WINZ

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Bianca Thomas has been sentenced to 21 months in prison for 42 charges, including theft of groceries, clothing and petrol. The 23-year-old is estimated to have stolen $10,000 worth of goods over six months. A judge stated that imprisonment was the only way to stop her chronic offending.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Tue 10 Jun 2025, 5:01pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 12 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Prolific shoplifter who reoffended 13 times on bail says she ‘stole to survive’ (opens in new tab)

  2. RNZRNZ

    Prolific shoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times says she ‘stole to survive’ (opens in new tab)

  3. Waikato TimesWaikato Times

    Only way to stop 'chronic' shoplifter is jail, says judge (opens in new tab)