Diamond Ring Nicked: Employee Sentenced

Sentenced: Ealing Magistrates Court

An employee charged with stealing a diamond ring from a west London family and using someone else's bank card has been sentenced.

Izabela Szuflinska, 36, of Churchill Court, Newmarket Avenue, Northolt was placed on a twelve-month community order.

She was charged with stealing the £1,000 ring, belonging Caitlin Fawkes, in Ealing on February 13.

Szuflinska was also charged with fraud by false representation, namely using another's bank card between January 23 and February 12.

She was sentenced at Ealing Magistrates Court, where was was also ordered to complete 100 hours community service.

She must also pay £755 compensation, plus £85 costs and an £85 victim surcharge.