Magistrates handed the woman a suspended prison sentence (Image: Google maps)
A bank card fraudster has received a suspended prison sentence.
Maria Kastrouni, 42, of South Lake Crescent, Woodley, took a purse in Wargrave on June 29 last year.
She then tried to use cards from the purse to purchase £211 of groceries.
Kastrouni pleaded guilty to charges of theft by finding and fraud by false representation at Reading Magistrates' Court on February 15 this year.
Magistrates handed her a suspended sentence for two weeks, suspended for 12 months.
She is expected to complete up to 25 days of rehabilitation activities.
In addition, she has been ordered to pay £211 in compensation.
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