A READING woman has been sentenced for two robberies, following a Thames Valley Police investigation.
On Friday, December 9, Siobhan Maven-Hazelton, aged 35, of Northumberland Avenue, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
On Monday, July 4, stole between £60-£80′ worth of goods from a Sainsbury’s store in Lower Earley.
When challenged by staff and stopped from exiting the store, she threatened them with a needle and managed to get away.
Then on Sunday, September 25, she stole around £150′ worth of goods from Smyths Toy Store in Reading.
When challenged by a member of staff, she again threatened them with a needle.
Maven-Hazelton was arrested on Tuesday, September 27, and charged the next day.
She pleaded guilty to two counts of robbery and two counts of possession of a bladed/pointed article in a public place at a hearing on Saturday, October 31.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Phil Marchant, based at Reading police station, said: “I am pleased that Maven-Hazelton has been sentenced.
“Her actions on those days were dangerous and children were present during the incident at the toy store.
“The sentence today reflects the seriousness of her actions and shows that we will not tolerate this behaviour, working hard to bring offenders to justice.”
