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Luton trio jailed after stealing £13,000 worth of items from Bury St Edmunds town centre jewellers Romark




Three people have been jailed after stealing £13,000 worth of jewellery from a shop in Bury St Edmunds.

Loredana Sava, Radu Niculescu and Loredana Sava were sentenced yesterday to five and a half years in prison after pleading guilty at a previous hearing to the theft at Romark Jewellers in Abbeygate Street in the town on February 17.

They entered the store and having distracted the owner, managed to steal a small bag of jewellery.

Loredana Sava, 31, Loredana Sava, 35 and Radu Niculescu, 29. Picture: Suffolk Police
Loredana Sava, 31, Loredana Sava, 35 and Radu Niculescu, 29. Picture: Suffolk Police

Suffolk Police said the court heard the theft was a slick, sophisticated, well-planned and rehearsed operation that had a devastating effect on the owner.

On February 25, officers attended a property in Luton and arrested three people and seized a vehicle.

All three were bought back to Bury St Edmunds Police Investigation Centre for questioning before being charged.

Romark in Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Google
Romark in Abbeygate Street, Bury St Edmunds. Picture: Google

At court, the three, all from Pembroke Avenue in Luton, were given the following sentences:

- Loredana Sava, 35 – 22 months’ imprisonment

- Radu Niculescu, 29 – 24 months’ imprisonment

- Loredana Sava, 31 – 20 months’ imprisonment

Following the sentencing, Sergeant Joe Nettleton said: “This was an organised theft by organised criminals, who gave no thought to the devastating impact this sort of crime can have on hard-working business owners.

“I am pleased custodial sentences have been given to the group who clearly only cared about their own financial gain.

“We work closely with partners to deal with this type of crime and are happy to provide advice and support to retailers.”