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At Least 8 Charged as LAPD Busts 'Rich Rollin' Burglary Crew Linked to 92 L.A. Break-Ins

Prosecutors vowed to seek the maximum penalty for alleged gang members accused of targeting high-end homes.

Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell speaks at he Hall of Justice on June 11, 2025.
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Overview

  • LAPD executed Aug. 20 raids at eight locations, seizing 15 firearms, high-capacity magazines, body armor, burglary tools, and stolen luxury goods.
  • Authorities say the suspects belong to the 'Rich Rollin' crew with ties to the Rollin' 30s and 55 Neighborhood gangs that hit residences across West L.A. and the San Fernando Valley.
  • Investigators describe sophisticated tactics including hidden cameras placed in flower beds to track victims and signal jammers used to defeat Wi‑Fi cameras and alarm systems.
  • The investigation accelerated after officers on Feb. 12 stopped a van linked to prior burglaries, followed by an April search warrant that uncovered weapons, stolen credit cards, and fake IDs.
  • Seven people were booked on burglary and armed narcotics charges as two others already jailed on attempted murder counts were charged in the case, and online marketplaces are helping identify fencers who sold stolen goods.