Mohammed Ruman Khan, 22, has been sentenced to 13 years and 10 months in prison for his role in a series of crimes including a knifepoint raid at a Birmingham home where gold, clothes, and perfume worth £30,000 were stolen.
Details of the Birmingham Raid
Khan knocked on the front door of a property in Alum Rock before forcing his way inside and threatening the occupants with a knife. A woman was injured during a scuffle, but Khan fled with the stolen items. Two relatives of the woman attempted to recover the goods but were threatened with the weapon as Khan escaped, according to West Midlands Police.
Police obtained a photograph of Khan following the raid in April, which assisted their inquiries. He was later charged with conspiracy to commit robbery and aggravated burglary.
Other Offences Across Northern England
Khan was also linked to an attempted ram raid at Sunnys Jewellers on Tamworth Road in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, where a van was driven into the shop front, causing approximately £100,000 in damage. The offenders fled without taking anything. Additionally, he was involved in a robbery and an attempted robbery in West Yorkshire the day before the ram raid.
Khan was arrested on March 23 following an investigation by Northumbria Police, who collaborated with West Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police.
Court Sentencing
Khan, of Westgate Road, Newcastle, pleaded guilty to the charges at Newcastle Crown Court. He was remanded in custody last month and sentenced on Friday, July 10, to a total of 13 years and 10 months.
Detective Constable Matthew Cain, from the Newcastle High Impact Team, said: "We would like to express our gratitude to the store owners for their co-operation and to our colleagues in West Yorkshire Police and West Midlands Police for their assistance during our comprehensive investigation. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the other offenders involved in the ram raid and we would urge anyone with any information to get in touch."
Police Appeal
Police are continuing to search for other suspects linked to the ram raid. Anyone with information is asked to contact Northumbria Police via social media, live chat, or report forms on the force's website, quoting reference number 26000306728.
