Overview
- Kerry Stevens, 40, was arrested on Sunday 30 August and was remanded to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court before a trial at Ipswich Crown Court on 9 November 2026.
- She is charged with 11 counts of making off without payment and one count of theft from a shop, according to Essex Police.
- Police had issued at least four arrest warrants after Stevens failed to attend court on multiple occasions in 2024 and early 2026.
- Reports say Stevens travelled to France after missing hearings, with social media posts showing her at Disneyland Paris while she was wanted.
- Her partner, Daniel Alani, has already pleaded guilty to theft and eight counts of making off without payment, and local businesses have supplied specific unpaid‑bill allegations that underpin the case.