Illness blamed for poor decision over stolen goods
A woman who advertised burgled goods on Facebook blames illness for her poor decision-making.
Fiona Jean Broadhurst, 33, of Linwood, was sentenced to 100 hours of community work after admitting the receiving charge in the Christchurch District Court.
She had admitted listing on Facebook items which had been taken in the burglary of the Twin Needles outdoor supply firm in Phillipstown.
Defence counsel Catherine Hey said Broadhurst had been in hospital for minor surgery and when she returned home after recuperating, the goods were there.
She was not feeling well, and when she was told to list them for sale online she “made the unfortunate decision to do so”, she said.
Another person has also been charged with receiving and is defending the charge.
Judge Gary MacAskill noted that Broadhurst, who had a previous conviction for theft, had advertised the goods for sale at the request of someone else at a time when she was feeling ill, which may have affected her judgment.
The listed goods – tactical jackets and a backpack – were recovered in good condition.
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