A BINFIELD man is one of two people jailed for a spate of keyless car thefts across the region.
Charles Boraman, 22 and from Nevelle Close, Binfield, and Cory Heath, 20, of Forest Green, Bracknell, both pleaded guilty to one count each of conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.
Boraman also pleaded guilty to one count each of possession with intent to supply Class A and Class B drugs.
At a hearing on Thursday, March 16, Boraman was sentenced to six years and three months imprisonment, while Heath was given an 18-month suspended sentence, ordered to undertake 18 hours unpaid work, and undertake a rehabilitation order.
Between May and September last year, the duo undertook a series of thefts of high value vehicles n Bracknell and the surrounding areas. They used an electronic signal relaying device to access the cars, often taking just minutes to drive away with them.
The vehicles were then put on false plates in order evade police attention.
Further investigation and seizure of Borman’s phone revealed that he was also involved in the possession and supply of Class A and Class B controlled drugs.
The case was investigated by Detective Constable’s Kelly Turner and Megan Walmsley of the Bracknell and Wokingham Priority Crime Team.
DC Turner said: “Boraman and Heath were involved in a conspiracy to steal high value cars.
“Most the vehicles targeted were Range Rovers, but other high value vehicles were also stolen, as well as some commercial vehicles.
“We are really grateful to the victims and witnesses who have supported this complex investigation allowing us to build a strong case which has resulted in conviction. It was a huge team effort conducted by the Bracknell & Wokingham Priority Crime Team.”
They continued: “The impact of having your vehicle stolen cannot be underestimated and Thames Valley Police will always look to investigate such incidents and bring offenders to justice.”
