Three suspects arrested in “Hot Prowl” burglaries that occurred in three counties

After nine months of investigating into a "Hot Prowl" burglary, three suspects have been arrested. The burglaries occurred in the Antelope Valley, the San Fernando Valley, and in Ventura County.

Cash, jewelry and personal valuables that was worth almost a half of million dollars were stolen from over twenty five homes. The suspects often would use rental cars and vehicles with "paper license plates."

Several search and arrest warrants were served at three locations in the Antelope Valley on July 31st, 2020, by detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department’s, Major Crimes Bureau, Burglary-Robbery Task Force, along with detectives from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station and the Ventura County Auto Theft Task Force.

20 year-old Brooks Hall of Palmdale, was arrested on charges of multiple Residential Burglaries and illegal possession of a High Capacity Magazine.
19 year-old Gerald Young of Palmdale, was arrested on charges of multiple Residential Burglaries.
 19 year-old Clarence Steele Jr. of Palmdale, was arrested on charges of multiple Residential Burglaries.

The three suspects are pending a September appearance in the Antelope Valley Superior Court.  Two additional adult suspects that are not believed to be involved in the burglary spree, were both arrested for being felons in illegal possession of firearms.  They were both arrested and taken to jail and now those cases are currently on going.

Investigators are seeking any possible additional victims of the “Hot Prowl” burglary crew. If you feel you are possibly a victim of the three suspects or their crew, or have any information regarding the burglaries, you are asked to contact the Major Crimes Bureau by email at BRTF@LASD.org