Full Notification

On August 4, 2020, at approximately 5:30 PM, detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s (LASD), Major Crimes Bureau (MCB), Burglary-Robbery Task Force (BRTF), responded to a home on the 2200 block of Oldridge Dr., Hacienda Heights.  A violent home invasion robbery had been reported where several suspects rushed into the home of an elderly couple who had just returned home.  The suspects, armed with a pistol, forced the victims throughout their, home demanding cash and valuables.  The suspects fled with several thousand dollars and valuable jewelry.  The victims were traumatized but not physically harmed during the incident.
 
Responding deputies and BRTF detectives quickly canvassed the neighborhood and along with witness statements and nearby home security video footage they were able to identify a likely suspect vehicle.  A countywide radio broadcast was put out alerting law enforcement throughout the region.  A short time later, patrol deputies from the South Los Angeles Sheriff Station located the vehicle and detained several individuals within it.  The individuals detained were all identified as the suspects who committed the home invasion robbery.  They were arrested and transported to Industry Sheriff’s Station and booked into custody. 
 
A pistol, personal property including a purse, ID, and wallet belonging to the victims, cash and jewelry was recovered from inside the vehicle.
 
The firearm that was recovered had been reported stolen from a recent home invasion robbery which occurred a few weeks prior, July 22^nd, on Angelcrest Dr. in also in Hacienda Heights. 
 
Suspect Tyler Evans, Male 22, of Los Angles, was booked on charges of Robbery (211 PC), Kidnapping (207 PC) and False Imprisonment (236 PC).  Evans has a criminal history including arrests for robbery and felony assault.  He is currently in custody with a $1 million dollar bail.
 
Suspect Jimmy Griffin, Male 18, of Tarzana, was booked on charges of Robbery (211 PC), Kidnapping (207 PC) and False Imprisonment (236 PC), and Felon in Possession of Firearm (29800(a)(1) PC). Griffin is an ex-con with a significant criminal history including arrests for burglary, robbery, vehicle theft, and spousal assault.  He is currently in custody with a $1 million dollar bail.
 
Suspect Michael Brown, Male 18, of Lancaster, was booked on charges of Robbery (211 PC), Kidnapping (207 PC) and False Imprisonment (236 PC).  Brown has a criminal history including arrests for burglary, assault on a peace officer, and felony evasion. He is currently in custody with a $1 million dollar bail.
 
Suspect Jonathan Oliva, Male 18, of Los Angeles, was booked on charges of Robbery (211 PC), Kidnapping (207 PC) and False Imprisonment (236 PC).  Oliva has a criminal history including arrests for burglary, possession of stolen property and vehicle theft.  He is currently in custody with a $1 million dollar bail.
 
One 17 year old male juvenile was detained during this investigation also.
 
The four adult males will be arraigned Friday, August 7, at West Covina Court.
 
The LASD MCB BRTF was formed over nine years ago to combat the ever increasing trend of organized crews who are committing daytime residential burglaries and home invasion robberies.  Typically known as “Knock-Knock” burglars, these crews, often formed by gang members, utilize high-end luxury vehicles and rental cars to blend in to middle class and affluent neighborhoods where they break into homes and businesses, ransacking and stealing valuables such as cash, jewelry, and weapons.   The MCB BRTF works closely in support of all LASD station’s detective bureaus, as well as other Southern California law enforcement agencies.  Residents and business owners are reminded to secure their properties, be aware of suspicious and unusual persons or vehicles, and to alert their local law enforcement immediately if suspicious activity is observed. 
 
Residents should call 911 if a life threatening emergency is detected and/or their local police business line if a suspicious person or vehicle is observed.  The MCB BRTF can be contacted via e-mail at [email protected] for tips, questions, or concerns.

Forwarded by:
Deputy James Nagao
Sheriff’s Information Bureau
Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department
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