Hatton Garden jewellery heist gang jailed for 34 years
The gang who helped carry out the biggest burglary in English legal history at a safety deposit box in London's Hatton Garden have been jailed for a total of 34 years.
Police renew appeal to find 'Basil' - the missing Hatton Garden robber
The Metropolitan Police have renewed its appeal for information about missing Hatton Garden thief known only as "Basil".
Speaking outside the court where several of the gang were sentenced today, Detective Superintendent Craig Turner, head of the Flying Squad, said:
Loot worth up to £14 million, including gold, diamonds and sapphires, were taken. Two-thirds of it remains unrecovered.
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