A total of 14 men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of linked burglaries after forensic work and mobile phone data linked them to the crimes.
The men were arrested between July and October 2021 and were charged with drug and driving related offences, conspiracy to commit burglary, and conspiracy to steal. Of the 14 men, 12 pleaded guilty and two others were found guilty during a number of court hearings at various stages.
Nine of the men were sentenced at Kingston Crown Court on Monday, 27 November while the others were sentenced at various stages – they received the following:
Ellis GLYNNE (09.03.92) of Southville Close, Feltham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle x2/ conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to seven years in July 2023.
Connor MURRAY (13.11.99) of Heston Grange, Hounslow pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle x2/ conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to six years in February 2023.
Jason BRANDFORD (27.08.90) of Town Lane, Stanwell was found guilty of conspiracy to burgle and was sentenced to three years in July 2023.
Robert GREEN (21.11.79) of Almners Road, Chertsey was found guilty of conspiracy to burgle and was sentenced to three years in July 2023.
Oliver HART (14.03.92) of Warwick Avenue, Egham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to burgle/ conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to three and a half years.
Vinothkumar RATNAM (06.07.84) of Woodhaw, Egham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and was sentenced to two years with a suspended sentence.
Perry OGLE (08.09.97) of Squirrel Close, Hounslow pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal/ conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to two years and four months.
Alfie CHANDLER (01.08.03) of Albion Road, Hounslow pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and dangerous driving causing serious injury and was sentenced to three years.
Tommy HUTCHINSON (07.03.03) of Hatchett Road, Feltham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal, and malicious communications and was sentenced to two years.
Ryan CRAFTS (16.01.93) of Ashville Way, Wokingham pleaded guilty to theft and handling stolen goods and was sentenced to 18 months with a suspended two year sentence.
Sean McENEANEY (29.06.90) of Sparrow Farm Drive, Feltham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to 20 months.
Charlie KAVANAGH (06.09.94) of Queens Walk, Ashford, Surrey pleaded guilty to theft and was sentenced to eight months.
Edward ATKINS (07.06.87) of St Johns Road, Feltham pleaded guilty to conspiracy to steal and was sentenced to 15 months with a two year suspended sentence.
Jack FOLEY (24.12.96) Magna Road, Egham pleaded guilty to possession of a class B drug with intent to supply and was sentenced to nine months in November 2022.
Detective Sergeant William Man from the Met’s Flying Squad led the investigation and said: “These men thought they were above the law and believed they could get away with their crimes.
“They were extremely organised and determined but our team worked incredibly hard to identify all those involved and gather such compelling evidence against them that they had no choice but to plead guilty.
“I am pleased that justice has been served and that people in London can feel safer knowing that this group is no longer a threat.”
On Thursday 6 February 2020 at 00:17 hours, Glynne, Murray, Smallworth, Green and Brandford attempted to steal an ATM machine from a convenience store on London Road, Brentford.
They attempted to pull the machine out of the shop by tying a rope to their van, which was parked outside, and driving away. Their attempt failed and they were interrupted by police but managed to flee the scene in an Audi car.
The van was left outside the shop, as was a power tool they had used as part of the burglary. An urgent forensic examination found that DNA on the tool leading detectives to identify one of the suspects.
The first arrest was the breakthrough officers needed and following detailed phone cell data search, detectives were led to the other suspects. They were found to be in contact with each other during the preparation of the burglary, but attempted to avoid detection by switching their phones off or not taking them during offences.
This data, paired with a rigorous CCTV investigation, showed officers that the white van and the Audi were both travelling towards Brentford on the night of the 6 February 2020.
The investigation into the group also linked them to the theft of multiple high value vehicles in West London between January and July 2021. CCTV and footage from doorbells revealed that the group would use high tech devices to carry out their offences, using signals that duplicate a car key. Across this period they carried out 14 thefts of vehicles including Range Rovers and BMW cars.
= The Met recognises the impact that motor vehicle crime can have on victims, especially those who rely on vehicles for either means of employment or the routine of daily life.
Any allegation of crime reported to the police will be assessed to see if there are any viable lines of enquiry including forensic opportunities that can be progressed.
There are several measures that motorists can take to protect their vehicles and their contents such as fitting a steering lock which can act as a visible deterrent and removing valuables or ensuring they are not left on display.
