SIX people wanted by police for a series of violent burglaries and robberies are still at large.
It comes after four people were arrested before fleeing rather than stand trial at Brighton Crown Court - they have since been convicted in their absence.
Police are still looking for two other suspects in connection with seven separate incidents, which occurred in November and December 2018.
The majority of the incidents took place in Crawley with homeowners subjected to threats and violence, and large quantities of cash, jewellery and personal items stolen.
Detective Chief Inspector, Jon Robeson said: “This was an incredibly large, complex and lengthy investigation which has had a significant impact on those victims targeted.
“I commend them for the courage and bravery they have shown throughout this investigation and subsequent trial, and thank them for their assistance in bringing the offenders to justice.
“The organised group of suspects were known to have been commuting from London addresses in order to offend.
“They subjected homeowners, most of whom were present at the time, to threats and violence, and they stole significant sums of money and property.”
Six of the incidents occurred in Crawley and during one of them, a man was so badly assaulted he sustained 19 broken ribs.
The other incident occurred in Epsom, Surrey.
The six people were identified through investigations and four of them were arrested before being released on court bail pending trial.
They then fled before the trial concluded in February this year.
Jurors heard the remaining trial in the suspects’ absence, and found them guilty of 19 offences.
On February 23 all four criminals were sentenced at Brighton Crown Court to a total of 65 years imprisonment.
Herison Vaz Barri, 28, of Stamford Hill, Hackney, London, was sentenced to a total of 16 years for three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Onesio Felix-Bary, 26, of Hamilton Road, Golders Green, London, was sentenced to a total of 15 years for three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery.
Denis Garcia Da Gloria, 33, of Deansbrook Road, Edgware, London, was sentenced to a total of 18 years for four counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and three counts of conspiracy to commit burglary.
Marcio Alexandre, 32, of District Road, Wembley, London, was sentenced to a total of 16 years for three counts of conspiracy to commit robbery and three counts of conspiracy to commit burglary.
All four defendants are wanted for failing to attend court.
The other two suspects are Ibraim Sanha, 35, of Postway Mews, Ilford, London, and Joselito Cassama, 30, of Evesham Road, Stratford, London.
Both have links to Lisbon in Portugal.
Anyone that knows of their whereabouts should contact Sussex Police on 101 quoting Operation Glengorm.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.
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