Crawley thief jailed for stealing motorbikes and mopeds

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 15:02 · Archive

Ronnie Beckett, 22, was jailed for ten counts of theft and one attempted theft of motorbikes and mopeds across Sussex.

Ronnie Beckett, 22, of Hyndman Close, Crawley, has been jailed for a crime spree in which he stole motorbikes and mopeds to sell for cash. He was arrested in relation to ten counts of theft and one attempted theft between 13 June and 3 November 2024. His offending took place across Crawley, Gatwick, Horsham and Redhill in Surrey, with most thefts occurring at victims' workplaces.

Beckett was linked to the thefts through examination of hours of CCTV footage, witness statements and intelligence. He pleaded guilty to nine of the eleven charges, with the remaining two to remain on file. At Lewes Crown Court on 24 September, he was sentenced to six-and-a-half years' imprisonment.

PC Michelle Robinson of Gatwick CID said Beckett had been 'a menace to the local community' and that the investigation demonstrated the force's commitment to justice for victims. She noted that 'the vast majority of victims in this investigation had their vehicles stolen through no fault of their own, and they were severely impacted by their inability to travel to and from their place of employment'.

How it is being reported

• Thief who went on motorbike-stealing crime spree jailedRonnie Beckett, 22, of Hyndman Close, Crawley, was arrested in relation to ten counts of theft and one of attempted theft between June 13 and November 3, 2024.The Argus · 15 Oct, 13:47
• 'Menace to the local community' - Crawley thief jailed after stealing motorbikes and mopeds to sell for cashA Crawley thief who ‘repeatedly stole’ motorbikes and mopeds to sell for cash has been jailed, according to Sussex Police.Chichester Observer · 15 Oct, 13:17

In this story: Ronnie Beckett · Sussex Police · Lewes Crown Court · Crawley · Gatwick · Horsham · Redhill

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