On March 3, 2022, Greater Manchester Police’s Tactical Vehicle Intercept Unit (TVIU) ended a burglary gang’s spree with a high-speed chase. The unit stopped a stolen car carrying four men after a pursuit through Gatley, reaching speeds over 100mph. Specialist dog handlers helped find one suspect hiding under a sofa.
On March 16, the four men appeared at Manchester Crown Court and were sentenced for their crimes:
- Declan McClusky (20), Wythenshawe – 3 years 4 months for conspiracy to commit burglary, driving while disqualified, and no insurance.
- Alan McCabe (21), Wythenshawe – 3 years 11 months for conspiracy to commit burglary.
- Kade McEwan (21), Manchester – 1 year 10 months for conspiracy to commit burglary.
- Christopher Ward (21), Wythenshawe – 2 years 8 months for conspiracy to commit burglary, dangerous driving, driving without insurance, possessing a bladed article, and cannabis possession.
Detectives from GMP’s Serious Organised Crime Group linked the gang to 13 incidents involving stolen cars, including Audis and Porsches, taken from car parks, town centres, and private drives across Manchester. These stolen vehicles were frequently used to commit further burglaries, causing distress to local residents.
Detective Constable Chris Bromley from GMP SOCG said, “This group were prolific thieves, targeting people’s homes and stealing cars straight from their drives, leaving victims stranded. Their reckless driving showed no regard for public safety. This case proves no matter how organised a gang thinks it is, we have the skills and resources to lock them up.”
If you have any information to help catch burglars or handlers of stolen goods, contact Greater Manchester Police via LiveChat, their website reporting function, or call 101.
Originally published by UKNIP.
