Ram-Raid Trio Busted After £1,500 Co-op Heist and Mad Police Chase
Just after 3am on 21 June 2021, Clint Londors took a silver BMW X5 on a wild spree with accomplices Bradley Pearce and Jamie Turner in tow. Their target? The Co-op on Grain High Street.
BMW Rams Co-op Twice Before Thieves Strike
Londors slammed his car into the shop’s front twice, wrecking the entrance. Pearce and Turner jumped out, hauling bags loaded with cigarettes, alcohol, razor blades, and football cards. Londors joined in, grabbing crates of lager. All told, these criminals made off with about £1,500 worth of goods in under five minutes.
High-Speed Police Pursuit Ends in Arrests
After the raid, Londors sped off towards Rochester. Police on patrol, alerted by the shop alarm, spotted the BMW tearing past and gave chase with lights flashing. The chase raced across the Isle of Grain, with Londors dangerously reversing into a police car and even driving the wrong way down a dual carriageway, forcing oncoming drivers to swerve for their lives.
The cops lost the BMW near Frinsbury but quickly found Turner hiding in nearby woodland. Hidden stolen goods were dug out from his clothes, including cigarettes and razor blades.
Shortly after, the abandoned BMW was found battered after crashing through a hedge. Police helicopter spotting movement led to Pearce’s arrest by the treeline.
Jail Sentences for Ram-Raiders
CCTV and evidence confirmed the trio’s guilt. Londors was nabbed on 29 June and charged with burglary and dangerous driving. Pearce also faced burglary charges for an earlier break-in on Rochester High Street where bridal accessories were stolen.
- Clint Londors, 48, got 3 years 8 months behind bars, a 3.5-year driving ban, and an extended test.
- Jamie Turner, 39, was jailed for 3 years 4 months, despite being on probation during the offence.
- Bradley Pearce, 39, received 2 years 8 months, including 3 months for the additional burglary.
Investigator Blasts Callous Thieves
“The damage caused forced the Co-op to shut for three days, costing £35,000 in repairs. The local Post Office, inside the store, was also out of action — causing huge inconvenience, especially to elderly residents,” said PC Rebecca Howlett.
“These shops are lifelines for communities. This reckless crime threatens their survival. The offenders cared only about quick profit, showing zero regard for the impact. Their dangerous driving to evade police was extreme — they deserve time behind bars.”
