Two men named Bernie McDonagh who stole jewellery, a TV, and high-end watches during a 10-day crime spree have been jailed. Police said the brazen duo stole more than £8,000 worth of items when they targeted homes across Warwickshire.
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On August 10 on Main Street in Willey, CCTV captured the McDonaghs breaking into an address and spending five minutes inside before fleeing in a Lexus. Both had conducted an untidy search of the property, stealing a yellow floral pillowcase and a jewellery box, Warwickshire Police said.
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Both McDonaghs were sentenced at Warwick Crown Court on Tuesday (September 17). Bernie McDonagh, of Heather Close in Romford, was charged with three counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, one count of going equipped for burglary, driving without insurance, and driving while disqualified.
McDonagh, from Romford, was sentenced to four years, nine months, and two weeks in prison and ordered to pay a victim surcharge of £228. He was also disqualified from holding a driving licence for 270 days, Warwickshire Police said.
Bernie McDonagh, of Villiers Street in Coventry, was charged with two counts of burglary, one count of attempted burglary, and one count of going equipped for burglary, Warwickshire Police said. He was sentenced to two years in prison and must pay a victim surcharge of £187.
As one of the comments there suggests - it’s actually the same man, the older version travelled back in time to help his younger self steal a (checks notes) yellow floral pillowcase.
I suspect this is the corrected timeline. Previously he stole something of greater value that resulted in a longer sentence.
Ooo time travel is enough to make one’s head hurt!
Can they each appeal and claim they were charged for the crimes of another man with the same name, at least for the ones that match?
If I ever meet someone with my same (rare) name, I will suggest we team up and do crimes.
What a lucky happenstance! My name is Bernie Okokimup! Let’s heist the Bank of England!
