A woman who made off without paying for fuel several times will appear in court.

Emma Kitcher, 39, filled her car up with £330.91 worth of fuel before fleeing the forecourt on six occasions.

The offences took place over a six-month period last year, Southampton Magistrates’ Court heard.

Spanning from April to October, Kitcher repeatedly targeted the Asda petrol station in Lymington.

On one occasion, she filled her vehicle up with £64.32 worth of fuel before dashing away, the largest amount of fuel that she stole.

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Kitcher, of Ipley Way, Hythe appeared at court on December 20, 2024.

She pleaded guilty to six charges of making off without payment, relating to the incidents at Asda petrol station.

She will next appear before the court on the afternoon of April 15 to be sentenced.

Kitcher was due to be sentenced in March but the case had to be adjourned as she was in hospital.