Burglars who called themselves the 'A-Team' jailed for break-ins across Yorkshire
The four targeted a total of 21 properties across West, South and East Yorkshire.
Last updated 15th Nov 2024
Four men, who called themselves the 'A-Team', have been jailed for combined total of almost 28 years after a spate of 21 burglaries across Yorkshire.
The group targeted properties in Wakefield, Goole, Pontefract, Hemsworth, Skellow, Doncaster, Huddersfield, Denby Dale, Barnsley, Thurnscoe, Woolley, Emley and Kirkburton between February and March this year.
The gang organised themselves using a group chat on Snapchat called 'A-Team', in which they talked about being chased by police, changing vehicle licence plates and selling stolen cars and jewellery.
They were arrested in March after a vehicle was seen leaving the scene of a burglary in the Wooley area of Wakefield.
Those sentenced include:
Diaz Watson Frederick, 18, formerly of Thurnscoe, Barnsl__ey - sentenced to six years and eight months imprisonment.
Kyle Snowball, aged 25, formerly of Darfield, Barnsley - sentenced to seven years and seven months imprisonment.
Connor Leigh Walker, aged 25, formerly of South Elmsall - sentenced to eight years and 9 months imprisonment.
Billy Dennis Wright, aged 20, formerly of Darfield, Barnsley - sentenced to four years and 11 months imprisonment.
Detective Sergeant Lewis Hibbert, of West Yorkshire Police, said: “These men have been responsible for burglaries across Yorkshire, stealing jewellery and vehicles valued at over £150k.
“These were not spontaneous offences; they were organised by the group beforehand. They have bragged about their plans and shown little thought for the people whose properties they have targeted.
“House burglary is literally an invasion of a person’s home, and I know the concern it causes in our communities. I hope residents are reassured by the positive action that has been taken with these men now in prison for their crimes.”