In a shocking burglary at the home of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, a gang made off with jewellery and cash, leaving a trail of chaos in their wake. The break-in occurred when Isak was not at home, and the gang used a Citroen C3 to travel to the scene. They broke into his TV room through a glass door, conducting an untidy search that resulted in the theft of jewellery valued at £68,000 and cash ranging between £5,000 and £10,000. Isak's Audi car was also stolen during the raid. However, a member of the public later found the vehicle abandoned.
The accused burglars, identified as three family members from Italy—Giacomo Nikolov, Jela Jovanovic, and Charlie Jovanovic—have admitted to conspiracy to commit burglary. They had entered the UK via a ferry from Calais to Dover in March, using a Ford motorhome as their base while committing these crimes. Valentino Nikolov, another family member, denies charges of conspiracy to commit burglary, while Safet Ramic, the 58-year-old father of Valentino's former partner, denies handling stolen goods.
The gang's activities included the use of sophisticated methods, such as employing a "doggy cam" to record CCTV images during the break-in. Authorities described them as a well-organized group with expertise in conducting such operations.
"This was a professional group of travelling burglars." – Mr Cordey
The case sheds light on the operations of international criminal networks that target high-profile individuals. The use of advanced surveillance equipment and strategic planning suggests meticulous preparation and execution of their crimes.
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