A criminal gang that conducted a £1 million burglary spree by using property websites and online mapping tools to identify targets has been sentenced to prison.

The group used Rightmove property listings to examine floorplans of potential targets and employed Google Maps to identify specific properties for burglary. This systematic approach allowed them to plan their crimes in detail before executing them.

During their criminal activities, members of the gang celebrated their success, with two of the perpetrators referring to themselves as "Bonnie and Clyde" in apparent reference to the infamous American criminals.

The gang's operation was ultimately brought to an end through police investigation. A key piece of evidence in solving the case was a Primark trainer that helped investigators identify and apprehend the suspects.

The burglaries resulted in the theft of valuable items totaling approximately £1 million. The gang's use of publicly available online resources to facilitate their crimes highlights the ways criminals can exploit digital tools for illegal purposes.

All members of the gang have now been sentenced and jailed for their roles in the burglary operation.