A criminal gang that stole keys to high-value vehicles worth an estimated £3.5 million has been convicted for its operations across Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley. The group, which consisted of at least five members, specifically targeted homes to steal car keys before taking the vehicles, often high-end models like Range Rovers and BMWs.
Thames Valley Police led the investigation, which revealed the gang's activities spanned from 2022 into 2023. They used stolen vehicles to commit further crimes and transported the cars to ports for export. The operation was part of a larger crackdown on organized vehicle theft in the region.
Following a trial at Oxford Crown Court, multiple gang members received significant prison sentences in late 2025. The convictions mark a successful conclusion to a major police operation targeting professional car thieves operating in Southern England.
