A former lawyer wanted by UK police for alleged 'dine and dash' incidents has fled to France and posted photos of herself at Disneyland Paris, it has emerged. Kerry Stevens, 40, failed to appear in court on at least nine occasions and is subject to four arrest warrants.
Stevens, previously from Southend, Essex, was struck off after a previous conviction for failing to pay £60.91 at a Harvester. She is now believed to be living with a family member in the Lorraine area of France. On May 18, she posted on Facebook wearing Mickey Mouse ears and holding a bubble wand, understood to be at Disneyland Paris.
A family friend claimed Stevens fled earlier this year after failing to appear before the courts despite pleas from her family to stay. 'The police came looking for her again and her mum had to tell them she'd gone,' the friend said.
Stevens was charged with eleven counts of making off without payment and one count of theft from a shop in 2024. She denies the offences and is due to face trial later this year. She and Daniel Alani were previously probed in connection with a dine and dash incident at The Castle Inn in Little Wakering, where they allegedly fled without paying a £62.20 bill. Landlord Ken Todd said the pair tried to escape through the back door and bathroom window.
Steve Yeung, of The Pearl Dragon restaurant, also claimed the pair fled a £127 bill. The pair are also believed to have targeted taxi drivers. Alani pleaded guilty to theft and eight counts of making off without payment earlier this year.
