Alleged members of a group calling itself the 'Rich Rollin' Burglary Crew' were arrested for nearly 100 home and business burglaries, primarily on the Westside and near Los Angeles International Airport. The group targeted high-end jewelry, purses, guns, stolen credit cards, and license plates, with stolen goods sold for cash. At least eight people have been charged. A vehicle pursuit in February led to arrests and identification of the suspects' van from prior burglaries. A subsequent April search of a residence recovered weapons, purses, stolen credit cards, license plates and other evidence. City officials described the operation as a major win.
Los Angeles city officials on Monday announced the arrest of several alleged South L.A. gang members who are accused of burglarizing nearly 100 homes and businesses, largely on the city's Westside. Those arrested are believed to be part of a group that called itself the 'Rich Rollin' Burglary Crew,' that focused on seizing high-end jewelry, purses, and guns, said LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell.
A break in the case came in February when three suspects in a van were arrested following a vehicle pursuit, said McDonnell. Los Angeles police recognized the vehicle from two burglaries that occurred the day before, he said. In April, a search warrant was served on a home, where police found weapons, purses, stolen credit cards, licenses plates and more, according to McDonnell.
At least eight individuals tied to the Rich Rolling' crew have been arrested and charged, said District Attorney Nathan Hochman, who said the stolen goods were sold for cash. 'These are not crimes of need, these are crimes of greed,' said Hochman. Most of the burglaries occurred in West L.A. and neighborhoods near Los Angeles International Airport, according to the LAPD. Mayor Karen Bass called the operation a 'major win' for the city and praised the 'extraordinary work of our LAPD and our regional partners.'
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