Three jailed for their roles in Somerset car key burglaries

Dylan Morgan, 23, of Dickenson Road in Weston-super-Mare, Thomas Maguire, 19, of Bristol Road in Tarnock, and George Ruja, 19, of Church Street in Highbridge, were sentenced at Taunton Crown Court on Friday, August 14.

According to Avon and Somerset Police, Morgan pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and driving while disqualified.

He was sentenced to 45 months, with 18 months to be served in prison and the remainder on licence.

He was also disqualified from driving for four and a half years.

Police said Maguire and Ruja both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit burglary and were each sentenced to 30 months.

Maguire will serve nine months in prison, while Ruja will serve 12 months, with the rest of their sentences to be served on licence.

The offences took place between March 16 and May 5.

Neighbourhood Inspector Charmaine Dyne said: "We welcome the result of this investigation, and we’re committed to taking robust action against offenders while working proactively to identify and disrupt criminality.

"We understand the profound personal impact burglary can have on victims.

"We have offered access to specialist support services to those affected, who have understandably been left distressed and feeling unsafe in their own homes."

She also encouraged the public to remain vigilant and report anything unusual.

Inspector Dyne said: "I’d urge people to continue to look out for each other in our communities by reporting any suspicious activity as it happens."