A CUSTOMER at a hairdressers supply wholesaler stole hair extensions worth £253.

Blackburn magistrates heard Paula Pickup had an account at the store and was easily recognised when staff viewed CCTV which had captured the theft.

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Pickup, 45, of Barn Meadow Crescent, Rishton, pleaded guilty to theft from Sally’s. She was given a conditional discharge for 12 months and ordered to pay £253 compensation.

Richard Prew, defending, said: "Pickup had previously run her own tanning studio and had a card for Sally’s.

“She can’t give me any explanation for why she did this.” said Mr Prew.

“I asked her if there are any underlying problems and she says not.”