Canvey Island / Basildon: Jewellery store burglars jailed for a total of six-and-a-half years

Three men who burgled a jewellery store on Canvey Island have been jailed following a comprehensive investigation by detectives.

Basildon brothers Ricky Wilson, 30, and Daniel Wilson, 27, together with Scott Flemming, 29, appeared at Basildon Crown Court for sentencing on 27 September 2024.

They had all previously admitted stealing £1,300 of jewellery after breaking into Paradise Jewellery in Furtherwick Road on 9 May 2022.

Investigating officer DC Emma Taylor, of Castle Point and Rochford CID, said after the case:

“Commercial burglaries are rare on Canvey Island but when they do happen, they are distressing for all those affected.
“And they harm people’s livelihoods as the loss of business and the cost to put right the damage caused often far outweighs the value of the goods stolen.
“Not only are they prolific offenders but the Wilson brothers and Flemming also showed a blatant disregard for the safety of other motorists when Ricky Wilson reached speeds of up to 110mph as they escaped from the scene of their crime.
“However, they are now off our streets and behind bars where they belong.”

The court heard how the trio parked in Lionel Road, not far from the jeweller’s, at 1.45am and, shortly afterwards, approached the front of the store, with Ricky Wilson using an angle-grinder to break through the shutters. He and his brother Daniel then used a hammer to smash the window glass.

Ricky then began scooping £1,300 of jewellery on display into the holdall, held by Flemming.

They ran back to their car and drove off, overtaking an Essex Police vehicle on Canvey Way. Our officers began a pursuit, which continued on to the London-bound A13 and, eventually, the A127 at speeds of up to 110mph.

However, they called off their pursuit on public safety grounds. Ricky Wilson was arrested the following day, and the two other men were arrested later.

Ricky Wilson, of Pattiswick Square, was jailed for a total of 38 months for burglary and for dangerous driving, a charge which he had also admitted at a previous hearing.

He was banned from driving for 54 months, ordered to take an extended retest should he re-apply for a licence at the end of his ban and ordered to pay a £190 court surcharge.

Daniel Wilson, also of Pattiswick Square, was jailed for 22 months for burglary and ordered to pay a £156 court surcharge.

While Flemming, of no fixed address, was jailed for 18 months for burglary and also ordered to pay a £156 court surcharge.

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