A Grindon girl has avoided jail and been given a warning after she was caught carrying a steak knife and shoplifted from a co-op.
Chloe Warwick, 19, from Gordon Road, Grindon was caught in possession of the article on July 16th.
She was then caught, with a male friend, shoplifting alcohol from the co-op on the broadway.
She pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and burglary and was sentenced to 16 weeks suspended, as well as a fine of £40, £154 victim subcharge and £85 court costs.