A WINCHESTER woman has been jailed following thefts from vulnerable adults with learning difficulties in Alton.

Jane Raymond, 48, of Firmstone Road in the city, was sentenced to 14 months in prison at Winchester Crown Court last Friday after stealing money from vulnerable adults with learning difficulties.

Raymond admitted two counts of theft and was sentenced to 14 months for each offence, which will be served concurrently.

Between 2008 and 2014 Raymond, who was at that time known as Jane Rogers, was employed by Mencap and subsequently the Affinity Trust as a support worker for vulnerable adults with learning difficulties in the Alton area.

The court was told that she repeatedly stole money from the adults she was supporting by using their bank cards.

Raymond withdrew money and then bought items for herself.

One victim, a 40-year-old man from Alton, had £13,467 taken from his account, which almost resulted in him being evicted from his house.

Dc Andy Spooner, of Southampton CID, said: “I welcome the sentence which is a clear message to those people that are tempted to commit this type of crime. ”