A woman who brought a security de-tagging device into an Aberystwyth supermarket and stole a bottle of vodka has been handed a community order by magistrates.

Miriam Amer, of no fixed abode, appeared before Aberystwyth Magistrates’ Court on 17 September.

The 43-year-old pleaded guilty to a charge of going equipped for theft by taking a de-tagger device into Morrisons in Aberystwyth on 30 August this year.

She also admitted stealing a bottle of vodka worth £22.75 on the same day.

Amer was handed an 18 month community order to include a 28 day alcohol ban as well as up to 25 days of rehabilitation activities.

She must also pay costs to the Crown Prosecution Service of £85.