Caught in a Crime Loop: A Quick Look at the Los Angeles Robbery Trio

A man from North Hollywood joined a gang that stole from 12 shops in Los Angeles and Orange counties during a short, frantic period in early 2024. The group included Ronnie Tucker from Long Beach and Abigail Luckey, also from North Hollywood. They targeted places like 7‑Eleven stores, doughnut shops and a smoke shop. During the spree, Bland and Luckey drove to Las Vegas. There they got married legally. Two days after their wedding, the couple carried out another robbery. The police had already been following their car with a GPS tracker. The last robbery happened on Valentine’s Day. A worker at a Downey doughnut shop fired his gun in self‑defense. The suspects fled the scene, but Burbank police caught them soon after.In court, Bland pleaded guilty to robbery that interfered with commerce and brandishing a firearm for violent crime. He was sentenced to 199 months—over 16 years—in federal prison and must pay $17, 829 in restitution. Prosecutors said he acted out of greed and even bragged about the crimes on social media, labeling a photo #RobberyGang. Tucker and Luckey also pleaded guilty to felony charges. They are still in federal custody, waiting for their own sentencing dates. This case shows how quickly a series of crimes can spiral out of control. The victims faced losses and the law’s long‑term consequences for those who choose crime over honest work.