Three men are today behind bars for their role in a conspiracy to steal Land Rovers worth £105,000 from owners across Shropshire.
From left; Ryan Davies, Frank Thompson and Liam Boden
Ring leader Ryan Davies, Frank Thompson, both of Telford, and Liam Boden, of Wombourne, were handed jail sentences totalling six years relating to the theft and attempted thefts of 12 vehicles, valued at £105,000 in total.
Mr Jonathan Barker, prosecuting, said the gang targeted cars parked at locations including private homes, Telford Central Train Station and Harper Adams University near Newport, and from Eccleshall, near Stafford.
He told the court: "The case is about a conspiracy driven by Ryan Davies to steal Land Rovers. Between September 23, 2016, and February 5, 2017, Davies was involved in the theft or attempted theft of 12 different Land Rover Defenders. He was assisted by Thompson on nine occasions, Boden on six and Grant Hill on one occasion.
From left; Ryan Davies, Frank Thompson and Liam Boden
Ring leader Ryan Davies, Frank Thompson, both of Telford, and Liam Boden, of Wombourne, were handed jail sentences totalling six years relating to the theft and attempted thefts of 12 vehicles, valued at £105,000 in total.
Mr Jonathan Barker, prosecuting, said the gang targeted cars parked at locations including private homes, Telford Central Train Station and Harper Adams University near Newport, and from Eccleshall, near Stafford.
He told the court: "The case is about a conspiracy driven by Ryan Davies to steal Land Rovers. Between September 23, 2016, and February 5, 2017, Davies was involved in the theft or attempted theft of 12 different Land Rover Defenders. He was assisted by Thompson on nine occasions, Boden on six and Grant Hill on one occasion.
