Stuart Penney and James Fairburn were jailed at Leeds Crown Court today (Tuesday) after they pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to steal and conspiracy to cause an explosion.
The investigation by the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YH ROCU) focused on seven attacks on cash machines in Darlington, Bradford, Keighley and Huddersfield, as well as two burglaries, where the vehicles stolen were used in the crimes.
The attacks between October 2017 and February 2018, which saw gases pumped into the machines to cause an explosion, caused thousands of pounds of damage to buildings and businesses housing the machines, and resulted in more than £300,000 being stolen.
Fairburn and Penny were arrested in February 2018. Searches of their respective addresses led to the discovery of thousands of pounds in cash and mobile phones, as well as evidence that both were living well beyond their means.
A thorough investigation led to them being charged with offences of conspiracy to cause an explosion, conspiracy to steal, conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to enter/be concerned in the acquisition criminal property.
