A woman who was irritated with her boyfriend got herself locked up so she could have a weekend of peace, a court heard.
Lincoln magistrates were told the 50 year old was seen on CCTV taking a handbag from M&S. She then walked across the road, took off the packaging and put her own handbag inside it.
She admitted theft committed on August 1.
Richard Marshall, representing, said the woman was being pestered by her boyfriend who wouldn’t leave her alone.
“He was getting on her nerves and so she tried to get arrested and locked up so she could enjoy a peaceful weekend,” Mr Marshall said.
The woman, who appeared in custody, will be sentenced at a later date. Meanwhile, she was granted bail.