Los Angeles officials announced on Monday that a joint operation across multiple departments successfully dismantled a burglary crew known as the “Rich Rollin’ Burglary Crew,” leading to the arrest of 10 suspects. This gang has been linked to at least 92 cases of residential burglaries since 2022.
“This criminal organization that has harmed families and businesses is no longer a threat to the community,” said Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass during a press conference on Monday.
Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell and local prosecutor Nathan Hochman stated that in an effort to combat the thefts carried out by the “Rich Rollin'” burglary gang, a large-scale operation involving multiple departments was executed last Wednesday. Search warrants were issued for residences in Los Angeles, Hawthorne, Inglewood, and Carson.
The arrests linked to the “Rich Rollin'” burglary gang were primarily related to thefts and other crimes committed across Los Angeles, particularly in the western parts of the city. The majority of the 92 burglary cases occurred between 2024 and 2025, with most incidents happening in cities such as Hollywood, Beverly Hills, and West Los Angeles.
During the search on Wednesday, investigators seized 15 firearms, including several stolen during burglaries, a large quantity of ammunition, and high-capacity magazines, including one handgun drum magazine capable of holding 50 rounds.
Among the burglary tools recovered by the police were handheld radios, masks, headlamps, window punch devices, and bear spray. The stolen goods included luxury watches, bracelets, designer handbags and luggage, wallets, currency in dollars and foreign currencies. Additionally, drugs, cash counting machines, and multiple cell phones were found.
McDonnell explained that in February of this year, three members associated with the burglary group were arrested during a pursuit operation, leading to a significant breakthrough in the case. In April, rifles, handguns, ammunition, bulletproof vests, high-capacity magazines, jewelry, watches, stolen credit cards, fraudulent identification cards, and multiple license plates were seized at a residence in Los Angeles. These items served as evidence of the organized residential burglaries carried out by the gang.
“These arrests send a clear message: if you commit theft in our community, we will find you and hold you accountable for your crimes,” McDonnell stated.
So far, 10 suspects have been arrested, all identified as adult offenders and gang members aged between 20 and 47. The prosecutor’s office has filed multiple charges against them, including residential burglary and possession of controlled substances. Two suspects also face charges of attempted murder.
Prosecutor Hochman pledged to use all legal means available, including the “Three Strikes Law” and enhanced penalties, to hold the defendants accountable for their actions. California’s “Three Strikes Law” mandates that individuals with three serious felony convictions could face 25 years to life in prison.
“My office will seek the harshest penalties permitted by law for the defendants. By committing these crimes, they have chosen a life behind bars, possibly even a lifetime of imprisonment,” he stated.