Thieves have been jailed after cars were stolen in 50 burglaries - with Coalville among their targets.

Keanan James Walker (left) and Riaz Junior Ahmed (middle) have been sentenced after admitting conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to steal motor vehicles.

Myles Campbell (right) failed to appear at court for the hearing and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Warwick Crown Court heard how 41 cars valuing more than £1.1million were stolen as part of the conspiracies.

Warwickshire Police report that, in all, properties and vehicles were targeted throughout Warwickshire and Leicestershire - including Coalville.

In one incident in Coventry, the keys were snatched from a disabled man in his 70s as he got out of his car and the car was stolen.

In another incident, entry was forced to a house in Leamington, car keys stolen and two cars valuing £100,000 taken from the drive.

The offences occurred between April and December 2019.

Campbell and Walker were arrested after officers responded to a report of a break in at a house in Pailton. T

he officers detained them as they came out the house.

Enquiries linked the pair to the other offences and also to Ahmed who was subsequently arrested.

Walker, 23, of Westminster Road, Coventry was jailed for five-and-a-half years.

Ahmed, 17, previously from Coventry but currently residing in Werrington, Shropshire was detained for six-and-a-half years. Despite his age, the judge in the case gave permission for him to be named publicly as it was in the public interest.

Detective Constable Rob Garrison from Rugby Proactive CID said: "This was a highly organised criminal gang who terrorised homeowners across Warwickshire, Coventry and Leicestershire.

"The scale of their offending was quite staggering.

"Their offending came to an end after two of them were caught in the act thanks to an alert neighbour who contacted police."

A warrant is out for the arrest of Myles Campbell.

Anyone with information that could help police locate him should call 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.