Mother and daughter thieves have been put behind bars for stealing from vulnerable victims.
Caroline Pattinson who has 266 previous convictions to her name, including 150 for theft, introduced her daughter Natalia to a life of crime.
The 43-year-old mum appeared in the dock alongside her 22-year-old daughter who has 22 convictions on her record.
The duo committed joint offences of thefts, stealing from charity accommodation for those with drug and alcohol issues, Chronicle Live reported.
Newcastle Crown Court also heard had burgled a flat in a complex for people aged over 55.
Liam O'Brien, prosecuting, said the burglary happened on July 16 last year at Clennel House, Benwell, Newcastle.
A man who lives there returned to find he had been burgled and his wallet, which contained £15 cash, a bank card, bus pass and driving licence, had been stolen.
CCTV showed both Pattinsons along with Dale Wood, in the area but Caroline Pattinson was not charged with the burglary.
Wood acted as a look-out while Natalia Pattison climbed in through the window.
Three months later, in October last year, the two theft from dwelling offences happened at Abbot House, in Elswick, which is run by the Changing Lives charity.
On October 12 in the early hours a resident having a cigarette out of her window was approached by Caroline Pattinson, who she knew.
Pattinson managed to get inside the woman's flat and stole her handbag, containing £200.
Natalia Pattinson was outside, providing "assistance and encouragement", the court heard.
Three days later the mother and daughter returned in the early hours, with Caroline Pattinson entering a man's flat and stealing his jacket.
Caroline Pattinson and Natalia Pattinson admitted two counts of theft from dwelling while Natalia Pattinson and Wood, 26, of Teindland Close, Benwell, Newcastle, admitted burglary.
Caroline Pattinson was jailed for 10 months, Natalia Pattinson got 16 months and Wood got nine months.
Richard Herrmann, for Caroline Pattinson, said she had breast cancer and it has spread to her voice box. She also has COPD, asthma and suffers blood clots, he said.
Mark Styles, for Natalia Pattinson, said: "Something has got to change unless she is going to follow on the path her of her mother.
"Clearly, her mother is no example to her."
Mark Harrison, for Wood, said his role was limited to keeping watch during the burglary.
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