Two single mums have been spared jail after stealing up to £2,250 worth of toiletries in Boots.
The mothers - both of whom had previous shoplifting convictions - organised shoplifting expeditions at the British health and beauty retailer, and revealed they sold the stolen items on the black market to help them get through the cost of living crisis.
Kelly Rowlands, 41, and Stephanie Goulding, 34, took washing, cleaning and cosmetic products during two separate trips to the same branch - after finding themselves "struggling" due to high bills and lack of maintenance from their children's fathers.
