A woman has been handed a Community Correction Order over a crime spree in Penrith on Sunday morning.
At 4.49am on Sunday, June 15 the 39-year-old Rooty Hill woman attended a large department store in Penrith.
Once in store the woman put clothing on over the top of her clothes and filled up numerous bags with clothes.
The woman then left the bags inside the store and walked out while wearing the stolen clothing.
Security attempted to stop the 39-year-old woman, but she pushed past them, leaving her backpack behind.
At 5.40am on the same day the 39-year-old woman went to a convenience store on High Street, Penrith while wearing the same clothing she was seen wearing earlier.
The woman stole food and medical items from the convenience store before she kicked the automatic doors and left the location.
At 6.40am on the same day, the woman went to Penrith Train Station.
A train driver was walking up the stairs from the platform to the concourse when he passed the 39-year-old.
The woman began to call the man names and swear at him before spitting in his face with the saliva landing in his eyes and mouth. Police were contacted and attended a short time later.
At 8am on the same day, the woman was located and arrested at Blacktown Train Station. The 39-year-old woman was taken to Blacktown Police Station where she was charged.
The woman was bail refused and appeared in Blacktown Local Court on Monday, June 16 where she pled guilty.
She was sentenced to a three-month Community Correction Order and monetary fines.
Emily Chate
Emily Chate joined The Western Weekender in 2024, and covers local news - primarily courts and politics. A graduate of the University of Wollongong, Emily has contributed to The Daily Telegraph and worked as a freelance journalist.