Burglary gang jailed after house raid in Reading
All five men were from the Caversham area
Five men have been sentenced in connection with a burglary in Reading.
Troy Pieper, aged 33, of South View Avenue, Caversham, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
Craig Pieper, aged 38, of Grove Hill, Emmer Green, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment.
Dwaine Joseph, aged 36, of Ian Mikardo Way, Caversham, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment.
Jake Horwood, aged 31, formerly of Caversham Road, was sentenced to six years’ imprisonment.
Rhys Cunningham, aged 28, of South view Avenue, Caversham, was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment.
All five men were convicted by jury, on one count each of burglary, following an 11 day trial at Reading Crown Court. They were sentenced at the same court.
On 18 May 2020, at around 10.50pm, the men targeted a property in Caversham. Four men broke in with a crowbar at the front door. The four men were wearing masks and went into the property when a child and woman were in the property. They took jewellery and cash.
The men then made their escape in the vehicle that was waiting outside with the fifth man acting as a getaway driver.
No one was injured during the incident.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Adam Tarrant, based at Reading, said:
“This was a concerning incident for the occupant of the property, and the fear of someone breaking into your home in the night wearing a mask can not be underestimated.
“I am satisfied that these men have been convicted and sentenced for their crimes.
“I hope this also serves as an example that we take offences such as these seriously and we will investigate and bring offenders to justice.”