A woman was found sniffing butane lighter fuel in a Whanganui store at the end of 2018.
Chanel Robinson stole four cans of the fuel, left the store and was observed sniffing the contents outside by families passing by.
Robinson was arrested by police shortly after.
She pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary in Whanganui District Court.
Lawyer Stephanie Burlace said that Robinson had alcohol and addiction issues.