Sheffield woman sold elderly woman's stolen wedding ring

Sheffield Crown Court heard today, August 4, how Sarah Rotherham, aged 49, of Derby Terrace, Heeley, Sheffield, sold the ring and a pendant at a Cash Converters store after the jewellery was stolen by an unknown offender from an 84-year-old woman's flat on Derby Terrace.

Martin Robertshaw, prosecuting, said the victim’s flat was burgled on August 3, last year, and Rotherham was found to have sold the stolen jewellery after Cash Converters took photos of the ring and pendant which could not be recovered but were identified by the complainant.

Rotherham, who has previous convictions, pleaded guilty to handling stolen goods.

Rebecca Tanner, defending, said Rotherham’s offending has been linked to drug problems.

Judge David Dixon sentenced Rotherham to 14-months of custody suspended for two years with a rehabilitation requirement. She was given a five-year restraining order to keep away from the complainant.