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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Lucy Leeson

Gang behind £2.6m raids called themselves ‘Sticky Bandits’ after Home Alone

A gang who raided businesses across the West Midlands in a £2.6 million crime spree called themselves the “Sticky Bandits” in reference to the burglars from the Home Alone Christmas films.

The five-strong gang, from Wolverhampton, would spend hours at sites as they stole metal and other goods using heavy-duty plant and machinery belonging to the business targeted.

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