Portadown woman with ‘terrible record’ jailed for spate of shoplifting in the town

Portadown Woman Jailed for Shoplifting Spree

A 30-year-old woman from Portadown, Keara McKeown, has been jailed for a series of shoplifting incidents in the town.

McKeown, of Obins Avenue, stole almost £500 worth of groceries in eight incidents in September and October. Additionally, she stole two Amazon parcels containing items worth £26 on August 24.

Appearing at Craigavon Magistrates' Court via video link from prison, McKeown's defence solicitor described her as having a "terrible record". The solicitor noted that McKeown is "vulnerable" and struggles with mental health and addiction issues, including a past history of heroin and cocaine use, and ongoing struggles with cannabis addiction.

The defendant has a "terrible record" and is "still struggling with addiction to cannabis".

Author's summary: Woman jailed for shoplifting spree.

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Armagh I Armagh I — 2025-11-02

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