Overview
- Chester Crown Court sentenced Erisjan Laska, 29, and Denis Puka, 28, after their guilty pleas to conspiracy to commit burglary.
- Seven affluent properties were targeted over June 5–7, 2025, including Scott Hogan’s Northwich home, with victims present in multiple raids and £9,000 of watches taken from one address.
- Prosecutors described an organised base at an Airbnb in Warrington, a Seat Leon brought from Sheffield and fitted with cloned plates, plus masks, walkie‑talkies and crowbars purchased at B&Q.
- Police recovered the Seat Leon on June 15 and linked the men through CCTV, cell‑site data and items found inside the car, including phones, clothing and tools.
- The court ordered Proceeds of Crime proceedings, noted a third accomplice remains untraced, and heard victim statements detailing lasting anxiety and costly security upgrades.