Barrhead woman embezzles over £10,000 from Hillington firm

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A Barrhead woman has admitted embezzling over £10,000 from her employer. Joanne Packer stole £10,500 from Fuglesangs LTD — a pump supplier company based in Hillington’s industrial estate.

The 49-year-old embezzled the cash between November 30, 2016 and January 16, 2019. Defence agent Paul Lynch told Paisley Sheriff Court Packer’s plea was agreed in advance of her trial calling on Thursday morning.

Court papers show the embezzlement figure was £17,879.05 but the Crown accepted a guilty plea of £10.5k and the charge was amended.Liquidators were appointed to the Earl Haig Road company in September 2019.Sheriff Duffy stated: “Given the nature of the charge you’ve pled guilty to, the court will need reports on how to sentence you.”Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial Sentence was deferred for the preparation of a criminal justice social work report and a restriction of liberty order assessment.Packer, of Graham Street, was ordained to return to court for sentencing next month. Don't miss the latest Re nfrewshire headlines – sign up to our free daily newsletter here