Laura Pennick pleaded guilty to stealing pensioner’s savings

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Laura Pennick pleaded guilty to stealing her neighbour’s savings at the Circuit Court, reported on 7 November 2017. The thefts occurred between January 2010 and December 2012, after Pennick began caring for Marie McNally on an unofficial basis following the death of her son Graham.

The court heard that Pennick spent the money on home improvements, clothing, furnishings, appliances, holidays and taxis. She was due back in court on 4 December.

This report covers an earlier stage of the case. Later developments are not reported here.