A Marshalltown woman may have never thought that her alleged first attempt to steal toilet paper could rob her of her freedom. Suzanne Marie Butts has been accused of stealing at least three toilet paper rolls from the Marshall County Courthouse and if convicted could face three years in prison.

According to courthouse workers, the disappearance of toilet papers had been in process from a long time and that Butt was caught red-handed last week after an employee saw her whisking away with three rolls of two-ply hidden in her shirt.

Although Butt should have faced a misdemeanor charge which carries a sentence of less than a year, authorities say her prior theft convictions intensify the graveness of charges against her.

Butt may face up to three years in jail, one for each roll, if convicted.