Connah’s Quay men jailed after admitting to 21 burglaries which netted over £70,000 in property

Two men from Connah’s Quay and another from Buckley are starting jail sentances today after being convicted of a spate burglaries which netted the gang over £70,000

The three men appeared before Mold Crown Court today and were sentenced in connection with a number of burglaries committed throughout north Wales between 2013 and 2014 – all three had pleaded guilty at an earlier appearance.

Christopher Anthony BRICK aged 26 from Connahs Quay was sentenced to 3 years and 4 months.

25 year old Andrew Thomas David SMITH from Buckley received 2 years and 8 months.

Whilst 26 year old Joel Reece MORRIS also from Connahs Quay was sentenced to 2 years and 4 months.

Local Inspector Dave Jolly said

“Operation Lythe was a complex investigation targeting the three men who were responsible for 21 burglaries across our force area between the May 2013 and April 2014. Locations of the offences included Gwynedd, Conwy, Denbighshire and Flintshire. In total they stole property in excess of £70,000 and now, following a 9 month investigation, they have received appropriate sentences. I welcome the message given by the court today and hopefully this will reassure the communities of North Wales that we will relentlessly pursue those who are intent on causing harm.”

Inspector Jolly concluded

“The investigation into burglaries is a North Wales Police priority but it must be emphasised we still need assistance from our local communities to both reduce incidents of this nature and identify those responsible. It is worth reminding all house holders to be vigilant at all times, always ensure your property is locked and secured and if you see any suspicious behaviour contact police immediately.”