Gang behind bars after burglary spate in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire From St Albans Harpenden Review
Kevin Bodman, 35, of no fixed abode; Kevin Johnson, 44, of The Fairway, Burnham; Delroy Hughes, 36, of no fixed abode; and Dale Lally, 32, of Wavell Gardens, Slough were sentenced at Reading Crown Court on Friday, May 20, 2016, having earlier pleaded guilty.
The conspiracy charge includes a total of 18 dwelling burglary offences UGG Boots Clearance Sale in Marlow, Flackwell Heath, Burnham, Bracknell, Windsor, Maidenhead UGGS Clearance and Slough, between November 13, 2015, and February 10 this year.
Investigating officer, Det Con John Cruse, said: "The four defendants operated as a well organised group targeting large, mostly unoccupied properties, stealing expensive jewellery, designer clothing and watches worth thousands of pounds.
"On two occasions, the offenders were disturbed by the occupants which was a terrifying experience for these victims and has had a lasting effect on them.
He also pleaded guilty to other offences including theft of petrol, driving whilst disqualified, driving without insurance, criminal damage, theft from motor vehicle, fraud and handling stolen goods.
Johnson was jailed for five years and four months after he admitted 12 burglary offences.
Hughes was also jailed five years and four months. He admitted six burglaries.
Lally UGG Boots Clearance was sentenced to two years and eight months after he admitted two burglary offences and asked for a further two offences (fraud and handling) to be taken into consideration.