Overview

• The gang, comprising Valentino Nikolov, Giacomo Nikolov, Jela Jovanovic, and Charlie Jovanovic, traveled from Italy to the UK in March 2024 to carry out planned burglaries targeting luxury homes.
• Their crimes included breaking into Alexander Isak's Darras Hall home, stealing his Audi RS6, £68,000 worth of jewelry, and up to £10,000 in cash, leaving the footballer feeling uneasy and unsafe.
• The group conducted surveillance at Newcastle United's training ground to track players' movements and used gloves, masks, and other measures to evade detection.
• Newcastle Crown Court sentenced the four to a combined 31 years in prison, with automatic deportation pending upon completion of their sentences.
• In response to this and other incidents, Newcastle United has implemented enhanced security measures, including monitored alarms and private security patrols, to protect its players and their families.