A former high-flying jewellery designer who once owned a studio in London’s Notting Hill has been found guilty of shoplifting and a petrol drive-off in Queenstown. Foodstuffs store detective Lynley Gray said CCTV footage showed Knapp leaving the supermarket on both occasions without paying for the items. Ms Surrey initially asked for Knapp to be discharged without conviction on the grounds that convictions could jeopardise her ability to find employment. Judge Williams proceeded with sentencing after Ms Surrey said Knapp had changed her mind about applying for a discharge. Noting the defendant had one previous conviction for shoplifting in 1989, he entered the convictions and ordered Knapp pay reparation of $544.51 to New World Queenstown.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 05, 2024 20:16 UTC