09/30/2026
The Downey Police Department, in
partnership with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Department, and
California Highway Patrol, has been investigating an
organized theft crew responsible for a series of
high-value vehicle thefts throughout Los Angeles and
Orange Counties.
The crime series began on or about August 7, 2026,
and continued through September 22, 2026. Over the
course of the investigation, the crew was linked to
numerous stolen high-end vehicles, multiple police
pursuits, a carjacking in the City of Downey, and an
incident in which a suspect pointed a handgun at a
police officer during a traffic stop.
As a result of the investigation, Downey Police SWAT,
along with SWAT teams from the Los Angeles County
Sheriff’s Department, Orange County Sheriff’s
Department, South Gate Police Department, El Monte
Police Department, Torrance Police Department,
Redondo Beach Police Department, Beverly Hills
Police Department, Manhattan Beach Police
Department, Gardena Police Department, and
California Highway Patrol, simultaneously executed
search warrants at 11 locations associated with the
suspects and their criminal activity.
During the operation, six suspects were taken into
custody. Investigators also recovered nine stolen
vehicles and more than a dozen fi****ms. Following
this lengthy investigation, the Los Angeles County
District Attorney’s Office filed multiple felony counts
against four suspects.
This investigation highlights the importance of
collaboration between law enforcement agencies when
combating organized criminal activity that crosses
jurisdictional boundaries. The Downey Police
Department would like to recognize our detectives,
assisting personnel, and law enforcement partners for
their teamwork, professionalism, and commitment to
keeping our communities safe.
