Gang members jailed after raids across London
The stole good worth millions of pounds
Four members of an organised criminal network, who stole millions of pounds worth of goods have been jailed
They'd target commercial properties cutting through metal shutters, smashing windows often in full view of the public
The group, all in their 30's have been sentenced to a total of more than twenty years.
The network have been linked to more than 100 offences across London and Hertfordshire – but officers believe the true number could be far higher.
Lewis Northover, 31 (08.06.1994), of Fry Road, Brent, was sentenced to six years and nine months for conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022 and conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between April 2024 and January 2025. He was also given a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
Scott Logan, 36 (09.06.1989), of Hazellville Road, Islington, was sentenced to six years and nine months for conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022 and conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between April 2024 and January 2025. He was also given a Serious Crime Prevention Order.
Sean Bennett, 38 (25.06.1987), of Marshmoor Lane, Hatfield, was sentenced to four years and ten months for conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between January 2020 and September 2022 and a separate count of handling stolen goods re. £80,000.00 of silverware found at his address upon arrest. He also faces a £2,550 cash seizure.
Sachon Morgan, 33 (29.06.1992), of Cricklewood Lane, Cricklewood, was sentenced to two years and seven months for conspiracy to commit burglary and handling stolen goods between April 2024 and January 2025.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Mather, of the Met's Flying Squad, who led the investigation, said:
"Northover, Logan, Bennett and Morgan were part of an organised criminal network who horrified shopkeepers and communities with a series of raids.
"They thought that acting quickly and escaping in high-powered vehicles meant that they were above the law. They were wrong.
"Officers tracked them down through diligent forensic work, digging through CCTV and carrying out surveillance.
"Their hard work shows how the force is taking the fight to criminal gangs and committed to supporting the local communities they intimidate and threaten."
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