Two jailed for Barnet family robberies
Burglars targeted South Asian households, stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.
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Two men have been sentenced to prison for a series of burglaries that targeted South Asian families in Barnet. Clirim Ferizi, 26, and Oresti Saliaj, 40, stole valuable items from households during January and February of this year. The Metropolitan Police investigation linked the pair to the crimes through CCTV evidence and public transport records.
Items Stolen and Sentences
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During their crime spree, Ferizi and Saliaj stole a range of high-value items. These included a Rolex watch valued at £7,000, gold earrings worth £1,500, and an antique gold-and-diamond ring with a value of £1,200. At Isleworth Crown Court, Ferizi was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Saliaj received a longer sentence of three years and six months, having been jailed in April.
Investigation and Arrest
The investigation, led by Detective Sergeant Ross Smith, identified the men as deliberately targeting families they believed possessed expensive possessions. Evidence gathered included CCTV footage showing the pair's movements before, during, and after the burglaries. A key piece of evidence emerged when Ferizi was recorded topping up his Oyster card after leaving the scene of one of the crimes. This public transport data, combined with CCTV, placed both offenders at the locations of the burglaries.
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The men had attempted to conceal their identities by wearing masks during the robberies. However, analysis of their travel patterns revealed they had travelled by bus towards a victim's address in Barnet. Further CCTV showed them boarding a bus back towards Ruislip Underground station, where Ferizi topped up his Oyster card before passing through the barrier. Both men were arrested on 23 March, with Ferizi also facing a charge for possession of a class A drug.
The analysis of Oyster cards and Ferizi's debit card usage for top-ups provided a digital timeline of their movements, corroborating the CCTV evidence and strengthening the case against them. Detective Sergeant Smith stated that the investigation combined various forms of evidence to build a strong case against the offenders.
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+Who was jailed for the Barnet robberies?
Clirim Ferizi, aged 26, and Oresti Saliaj, aged 40, were jailed for a series of burglaries targeting South Asian families in Barnet. The pair stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery and watches.
+What was stolen during the burglaries?
The stolen items included a Rolex watch valued at £7,000, gold earrings worth £1,500, and an antique gold-and-diamond ring valued at £1,200. Other valuable jewellery and handbags were also taken.
+How were the burglars caught?
Detectives used CCTV footage to track the movements of Ferizi and Saliaj. A key piece of evidence was Ferizi topping up his Oyster card after leaving the scene of a crime, which provided a digital record of his movements.
+What were the sentences given?
Clirim Ferizi was sentenced to two years' imprisonment. Oresti Saliaj received a longer sentence of three years and six months, having been jailed in April.
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