Anita Anderson, 40, of Twydall Green, Gillingham was sentenced on 25 October 2011 at Medway Magistrates’ Court.
Anderson pleaded guilty to theft from a person.
On 24 August 2011 in Gillingham, Anderson stole a purse from another person.
Magistrates sentenced her to 120 days in prison, suspended for 12 months. She must also pay £150 compensation and carry out 250 hours of unpaid work in the next 12 months.