TWO men have been jailed after admitting a series of car and key burglaries including three in the Warrington area.
James Farrell, 27, from Lynsted Road, Liverpool pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary and theft and Michael Miller, 33, from St Ambrose Road, Widnes pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary and theft, and two counts of burglary other than a dwelling.
The charges relate to five car and key burglaries – three in Warrington, one in Runcorn and one in Formby over a 12-day period in June 2024.
The men appeared at Liverpool Crown Court on 24 April to be sentenced. Farrell was sentenced to 12 months and Miller was sentenced to three years and two months.
Between 6 and 10 June 2024 they got into a house in Picton Avenue, Runcorn stealing a handbag and keys to a Mercedes A220D. Between 9 June and 11 June 2024 they entered a house in Graburn Road, Formby stealing keys to a Ford C-Max.
Between 13 June and 16 June 2024 they entered a house in Elm Drive, Penketh stealing a key to a utility area, and between 13 June and 16 June 2024 they stole keys and an Audi S5 and a Mini Countryman from a house in Coronation Drive, Penketh.
Then between 19 June and 22 June 2024 they stole a handbag, purse, a body bag and purse, keys, and an Audi A3 S-Line.
DS Alex Reeves said: “We understand the impact burglary has on people and that’s why we make every effort to find those responsible.
“It’s not just about the value of the things that have been stolen – some no longer feel safe in their own homes often fearing it will happen again.
“We do offer advice and reassurance to victims as well as doing our utmost to find the people responsible for stealing from them. We hope this latest conviction reassures not only the victims in this case, but other residents of our dedication to getting justice for them.”
