Major charge dropped against alleged Aldi pram thief Iesha Grant, co-accused Corey John McMahon charged with assault

A woman who allegedly went on an Adelaide shoplifting rampage has had a major court win, while her co-accused faces assault charges.

Two people who allegedly used a pram to conceal their stolen loot and reversed into a crowd attempting to stop them won’t be required to appear before a judge for their alleged offending.

On Tuesday, Iesha Grant, 28, appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court alone as prosecutors dropped the most serious of the charges against her.

Ms Grant, of no fixed address, was arrested after a “scuffle” in Adelaide’s north with shop staff and members of the public before she allegedly drove a car at the group.

Chief Magistrate, Judge Mary-Louise Hribal, heard a single count of aggravated attempted commit theft using force would be withdrawn – meaning the matter would not go before the District Court.

Police previously alleged Ms Grant and Corey John McMahon, 30, allegedly placed items in a pram and trolley and exited through a fire exit outside the Golden Grove Aldi without paying.

Store staff said they allegedly saw the Elizabeth Downs man leaving the store and getting into and driving away in a white Holden sedan while Ms Grant allegedly remained inside the shop and continued to fill her trolley.

She then allegedly attempted to leave through the emergency exit and join the man, who had returned with the vehicle.

It is alleged by police a “scuffle ensued” when the store manager and staff tried to stop the pair from getting away, with members of the public assisting in restraining Mr McMahon.

The suspects fled the scene on foot, leaving the vehicle behind.

Police located the pair a short time later.

Ms Grant and Mr McMahon are now charged with two counts of aggravated assault and two counts of threat to cause harm to another.

Ms Grant is also charged with two counts of dishonestly deal with property without consent

No pleas have been entered.

Mr McMahon, did not appear in court, and his council said he was at home complying with his home detention bail – and did not know he had court that day.

Judge Hribal excused his non-attendance, but told his lawyer he needed to be in attendance at the next hearing.

The matter was adjourned for negotiations to continue ahead of a potential trial, and it will return to the Elizabeth Magistrates Court in May.