Career crook plundered £100,000 of Asian gold and valuables in strikes on two Newcastle homesRomanian national Neculai Nederi broke into to family homes in Fenham and stole financially and sentimentally high value jewelleryView Image Neculai Nederi, jailed for burglariesA career criminal plundered Asian gold and other items worth more than £100,000 in targeted strikes on two Tyneside homes. Romanian serial crook Neculai Nederi plundered financially and sentimentally valuable jewellery from families in Newcastle, leaving them devastated and heartbroken. He stole a large amount of Asian gold jewellery, along with a designer handbags, perfume and a bank card. ‌The victim said among the stolen items was her deceased mother's wedding ring, a full wedding gold set and Chanel jewellery. The court heard Nederi, 48, of no fixed address, has 53 previous convictions between 2008 and 2024 and has served prison sentences in Romania, Belgium and Germany.

Source: Daily Mirror April 02, 2026 14:33 UTC