Ruby Smith, 35, concealed Jellycat soft toys in a child's pram or handed the items to children accompanying her, before leaving without paying.

Ruby Smith leaving court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) Norwich Magistrates Court was told that between July 25 and September 23 Smith struck seven times stealing at least £4,178.86 from garden centres.

Norwich Magistrates Court (Image: Peter Walsh, Newsquest) She targeted Bressingham Garden Centre in Diss on three occasions, including on August 2 when a total of £1,679.50 of toys were taken.

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