Stephanie Molly McKee, 27, of Priory Gardens in Larne, stole cash from an Air Ambulance charity box at Lusty's Centra store. The incident occurred at 7.15am on May 16, 2024. A member of the public found the empty box on nearby Kent Avenue. CCTV footage captured McKee taking the box, which contained an estimated £30 to £40. She admitted to police that she appeared in the footage but said she could not recall the event.

On November 8, 2023, McKee failed to pay a £71 taxi fare. The taxi had transported her from Hydebank Prison near Belfast to Donaghadee, then to Larne to attend a family member's wake. She left the taxi in Larne, promising to return with payment, but did not.

McKee also stole a perfume set valued at £75 from a pharmacy in Larne on December 3, 2024.

Ballymena Magistrates' Court heard that McKee has a criminal record. Her defence barrister noted family drug issues and stated that a rehabilitation group offered her support to address her past problems.

Deputy District Judge Noel Dunlop sentenced McKee to one year in prison, suspended for two years.