Pair of Bernie McDonagh's jailed for burglary

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 20th Sep 2024

Two men named Bernie McDonagh been jailed for burglary attempt burglary at Warwick Crown Court.

56 year old McDonagh, of Romford was sentenced to four years, nine months, and two weeks in prison.

While 35 year old McDonagh, of Villiers Street, Coventry was sentenced to two years in prison.

DI Alan Hands of the Serious Organised and Acquisitive Crime Team said “The McDonaghs were of the opinion that they could go from house to house across the country and take what they liked, when they liked, without any repercussions.

“They used the same car each time and were caught on CCTV repeatedly, indicating that they took very little care in trying to remain unseen.

“It has been a pleasure for us to bring this little piece of reality to them through this prison sentence, and to give the victims of these burglaries the reassurance that they have been suitably punished for their crimes.”