Sixth member of Albanian burglary gang jailed for ten years
Endrit Nikolli, 28, of Walsall, has been jailed
The sixth and final member of a gang responsible for a series of high-value burglaries across the UK has been jailed for ten years.
The gang, made up of five Albanian men and a British woman, were linked to at least 44 burglaries.
An estimated £1million-worth of items were stolen, with most items sold on before their arrests.
Endrit Nikolli, 28, of Walsall, has been sentenced after admitting conspiracy to commit burglary with intent to steal at an earlier hearing.
Five people were previously sentenced on 14 April to a combined total of 38 years.
The gang were linked to at least 44 burglaries including:
- Eight in Cheshire
- Two in Cleveland
- Nine in Derbyshire
- Two in Leicestershire
- Five in Nottinghamshire
- Seven in Staffordshire
- Two in Warwickshire
- Nine in West Mercia
Detective Constable Grant Dixon, from Staffordshire Police, said: “This result has been achieved through the tireless efforts of many officers and staff in police forces around the country.
“Burglary is a crime that we know is a key priority for our local communities. People want to see robust action to stop prolific thieves, and this is an example of that ongoing commitment.
“We know the actions of this group have left a profound impact on the many victims. We don’t underestimate the impact of their offending and we’re pleased that a substantial prison term has been granted to make sure these people are stopped in their tracks.
“I’d like to assure communities in Staffordshire that we are working extremely hard, night and day, to take swift and decisive action against those committing these offences.”