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AN IPSWICH father narrowly dodged jail but has copped a whopping $14,000 fine after speeding through red lights to avoid police.
Barry Ernest Adams, 34, appeared for sentencing in Ipswich District Court, after pleading guilty to 11 charges, including two of evading police and five of stealing.
Ipswich District Court heard the father-of-two drove off with more than $600 worth of petrol across multiple instances, filling up but leaving petrol stations without paying.
Adams stole the petrol on five dates between December 26, 2019 and March 3, 2020.
The court heard police spotted Barry driving on May 21, 2020 and tried to pull him over.