Men who stole over a million pounds worth of cars and motorbikes across West Yorkshire jailed
All were charged as part of an investigation into a surge in thefts of motorbikes, cars and performance vehicles in Bradford and Calderdale
Four men who stole over a million pounds worth of vehicles from across West Yorkshire have been jailed for a combined total of more than 20 years.
22 year old Luke Linden, of Pemberton Drive in Bradford, will serve seven years for conspiracy to steal motor vehicles and conspiracy to handle stolen goods.
Reece Southern, 24, of Collingham Avenue in Bradford, will serve six years four months for the same offences.
Ellis Ashley, 19, of Lingdale Road in Bradford will serve three years 11 months, while 18 year old Simon Hamilton of Parkhead Close in Bradford will spend three years behind bars.
All were charged as part of an investigation launched in February 2024, following a surge in thefts of motorbikes and later cars and performance vehicles from the Bradford and Calderdale districts.
Homeowners reported being threatened with weapons and forced to hand over the keys to the their vehicles.
In one case a vehicle with a wheelchair in the boot was stolen from a vulnerable adults.
It's believed some of the vehicles were stripped for parts, which were later sold on.
Detective Constable Brooke Farrington, of West Yorkshire Police said:
“This was undoubtedly an organised targeting of high value vehicles. What became clear throughout the investigation, was the lack of consideration to the families they were stealing these vehicles from.
“I hope this serves as a reminder that we will continue to relentlessly pursue those involved in organised crime and bring them to justice.”