Abby Jade Doody-Crawford, 20, sentenced for ring theft after cops call her mum

A Moreton 20-year-old who told police a tall tale about a stolen ring came unstuck after they called her mother to check, Redcliffe Magistrates Court has heard.

Abby Jade Doody-Crawford leaving the Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 10.

A Moreton 20-year-old who told police a tall tale about a stolen ring came unstuck after they called her mother to check, Redcliffe Magistrates Court has heard.

Abby Jade Doody-Crawford, 20, appeared in Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 10 charged with possession of suspected tainted property and obstructing a police officer.

The court heard that on April 19 police were called to a reported trespass at a Whale St, Deception Bay, home at 12.20am.

Police prosecutor Senior Sergeant David Pollock said the informant told police Doody-Crawford was in the rear of her yard.

Mr Pollock said police saw Doody-Crawford standing at the intersection of Whale St and Bay Ave and questioned her, as she was close to where the trespass had been reported.

The court heard police found a Commonwealth Bank card, ING bank card and a silver ring in Doody-Crawford’s bag.

Abby Jade Doody-Crawford leaving Redcliffe Magistrates Court on May 10.

“In relation to the Commonwealth Bank card, she (Doody-Crawford) stated it belonged to a friend of hers, however she was unable to provide any detail related to this friend,” Mr Pollock said.

“In relation to the ING card, she stated she found it and then changed her version, stating it belonged to a friend of hers, but was unable to provide further details related to this friend.

“In relation to the ring, she stated it belonged to her mother.

“Police have called the defendant’s mother, who stated it wasn’t her ring and she did not know the names of the owners of those bank cards.

“During that search, the defendant continued to try and grab her bags which were in the process of being searched.’’

Mr Pollock told the court that during the bag search Doody-Crawford ignored multiple police warnings, became aggressive and continued to try to touch her belongings.

She was arrested and charged for obstructing police.

Her lawyer, Vanessa Ryan, said the 20-year-old had just moved back from Broome, Western Australia, where she worked in a surf shop with her grandmother.

“She has qualifications and a certificate III in hospitality and has almost completed a retail course,” Ms Ryan said.

“She is remorseful for her actions on this occasion.”

Magistrate Mark Bucknall said Doody-Crawford had identical convictions on her history.

He sentenced Doody-Crawford, who pleaded guilty to the charges, to a 12-month probation order. A conviction was recorded.