A YOUNG Winchester woman targeted a High Street store three times in a week to steal items valued at more than £1,000.

Paige Dowling, 20, of Hyde Gate, Hyde, raided Boots the Chemist on October 3, October 9 and October 10, a court was told.

The haul of items on those three days amounted to £1,441.50. She admitted the theft charges.

Basingstoke Magistrates Court ordered she pay £750 in compensation and that she receive a community order with a rehabilitation activity requirement for up to 20 days.

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