Tag: LAPD Commercial Crimes Division

Home Invasion Suspects Were On Supervised Release

August 29, 2024 ·

Burglary Photo by Maxim Hopman

SHERMAN OAKS—On August 28, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) updated their press release regarding the August 26 home invasion that occurred in the 1500 block of Green Leaf Street in Sherman Oaks. According to reports the three suspects, later identified as Isaiah Rankins, Juan Carlos Gonzales, and Dion Hill were on supervised release “during the commission of the crimes.”

The updated bail amount for each suspect:
Isaiah Rankins – No bail
Juan Carlos Gonzalez – $1,000,000.00
Dion Hill – $2,000,000.00

One of the suspects reportedly accosted the nanny in the home and forced her into a bedroom while the group stole over $200,000 worth of items.

The following information came directly from the LAPD press release:

“All three suspects are residents of Los Angeles and were transported to 77th Street Jail where they were booked for 211 P.C – Robbery (Home Invasion). Bail for each suspect was set at $175,000.00, which includes bail enhancements for prior burglaries and supervised probation for firearm possession. All three suspects are also on supervised release.
The same Metropolitan Division officer involved in locating the suspect’s vehicle also alerted the Commercial Crimes Division (CCD), which houses the FBI Major Theft Task Force (MTTF) detectives, who target organized property crime.

Consequently, in the early morning hours of August 27, 2024, twelve investigators from CCD responded to the locations to further the investigation. Detectives from CCD authored a search warrant and assumed investigative responsibility at three locations in Compton and two additional locations in South Los Angeles related to these suspects. Property was recovered at the Compton residence at 1000 West 152nd Street that was believed to have been stolen from the victim’s Sherman Oaks residence.

In response to these recent developments, LAPD Chief Dominic Choi states:

“The collaboration of the various enforcement and investigative entities from within the Los Angeles Police Department is what brought this case together. We will continue to utilize resources to address residential burglaries in Encino, West Los Angeles, and any other Los Angeles neighborhood being targeted by criminals. While arresting these individuals is a step in the right direction, our work is not done.”

Mayor Karen Bass also added, “We will continue our urgent work to make Los Angeles safer and combat crime throughout the city. I have met with Angelenos’who live in areas experiencing an uptick in burglaries and have been in close coordination with LAPD as we take steps to suppress crime in these areas. Those responsible for crimes must be held accountable and I thank the LAPD for their work,”

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Commercial Crimes Division, at (213) 486-6955, between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).”

By Sharon

One Arrested In $5 Million Nike Theft Ring

January 31, 2024 ·

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Tuesday, January 29, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Commercial Crimes Division announced the arrest of Roy Lee Harvey Jr. 37, in connection with the theft of close to $5 million worth of Nike gear.

Thousands Of Nike Shoes Stolen

According to the LAPD website, on Saturday, January 27, LAPD detectives from the Commercial Crimes Division Cargo Theft Unit, Major Theft Unit, Major Theft Task Force, and the Organized Retail Crime Task Force executed search warrants of warehouses in about a 15-mile radius between the cities of Hollywood and Hawthorne.

During the investigation investigators saw Harvey delivering what had been deemed to be stolen Nike sporting good products to the Hawthorne warehouse.

Unique Nike Prototypes Stolen

LAPD detectives were assisted by Nike’s Global Security Director and supply chain investigators. In their search and execution of two search warrants investigators discovered thousands of Nike shoes, clothing, and accessories including some unique Nike prototypes.

Roy Lee Harvey Jr. was arrested for receiving, redistributing, and reselling a high dollar amount of stolen property. He was booked for 496(a) PC – Receiving stolen property. The booking number assigned to him is 6749801.

Harvey is describes as being a black male. He is six feet tall and weighs 205 lbs.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Commercial Crimes Division, at (213) 486-5920, between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247).

Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org. Lastly, tipsters may also download the “P3 Tips” mobile application and select the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers as their local program.

By Sharon