Paul Davis, of Saladin Drive, Purfleet, was part of a gang who burgled the homes in Stondon Massey, Wickford and Ingatestone during May this year.

 

He was caught with the help of CCTV and forensic evidence.

 

A cottage in Nine Ashes Road, in Stondon Massey, was broken into on Monday, 6 May.

 

Nothing was stolen, however substantial damage was caused by forced open doors.

 

CCTV footage showed a silver BMW 5 series arriving shortly before the burglary. Paul Davis was seen getting out of the car.

 

The following day, burglars broke into a bungalow in Old London Road, in Wickford, and stole £600 cash, jewellery, passports and paperwork.

 

CCTV showed Paul Davis approaching the front door and ringing the doorbell. He was wearing the same tracksuit as during the burglary the previous day.

 

On Wednesday 8, May another burglary was reported in Mountnessing Road, in Ingatestone. The thieves took 220 Euros.

 

Davis was arrested on Wednesday, 3 July.

 

He was charged with all three counts of burglary, which he admitted when he appeared at Basildon Crown Court on Tuesday, 8 October.

 

The 28-year-old was jailed on Tuesday, 3 December.

 

DC Frankie Cole, of Brentwood CID, said: “The invasion of your home is very distressing and I hope this sentencing gives the victims some comfort that Davis has been brought to justice for his crimes.

 

“These were well-planned, organised burglaries and he was clearly not working alone.

 

“Anyone with information to help us identify his accomplices is asked to call us.”

 

Call Brentwood CID on 101. Alternatively, contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or use the anonymous online form at Crimestoppers-uk.org.